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Tuesday, February 7, 2006 12:00 AM

"They didn't see us as humans"

Frontline's "Sex Slaves" is a shocking look at the fastest-growing form of organized crime in eastern Europe.
By Heather Havrilesky

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  • Tuesday, February 7, 2006 07:44 AM

    Supply and Demand

    Thank you, David Schlaefer, for telling it like it is.

    I'll never forget listening to some second-rate comedian on the radio one morning, gleefully recounting his sexual adventures in the brothels of Thailand. He was just so pleased with himself that these women would "do anything" for him. He didn't seem to realize that it was a job to these women and, in many cases, something that they were being forced to do. He had no awareness of his complicity in this abominable abuse of human rights.

    I will watch Frontline tonight, even though I'm sure it will turn my stomach. I owe it to the victims to be a witness and to find out what I can do to help.

    —Jeanette D. Read Jeanette D.'s other letters

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