There has been much debate and controversy recently concerning Nike's Asian labour practices. This is a very complex issue and one that is a long way from being solved. It is very difficult to determine which side of this argument to defend, as both sides acknowledge the facts, yet put a completely different spin on them. Do you believe Nike's critics who say they're exploiting workers? Or, do you believe Nike when they say that …showed first 75 words of 1194 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1194 total…raise overall household living standards" (Nike, Press Conference). Although these conclusions support Nike's insistence that they do not sacrifice their workers well being for their own financial gain, critics bring to light a valid point when they argue that it is impossible to paint an accurate picture of the pay scale in three weeks time by interviewing approximately 1% of the workers, sometimes in front of management, which doesn't allow the worker total freedom of speech.