Effect 2

     In an article posted in the "Los Angeles Times," there was a list of the most corrupt governments in the world. That list included the countries of Haiti, Chad, Iraq, Afghanistan, and in particular Myanmar. The corrupt officials in power look out solely for themselves and their families, and they participate in many illegal activities-- trafficking in particular. These dealings bring down the countries and the communities within them. This happens mainly because trafficking in these corrupt countries is driven by twisted government officials as well as employers and fraudulent recruiters. They all seek to gain money from other people's hard times, and because the people can not do anything to protect themselves, they are forced to be submissive. Many of the recruiters hold high positions within the countries' governments, and because of that they are able to get away with things and cover up others.

Government Officials in Thailand suffocating human trafficking
victims.

     As previously stated, many corrupt governments and officials' main goal is to make money. With human trafficking becoming such a large and lucrative business, the lure for them to participate is one that many can not resist. Myanmar is a good example of this. It was listed as one of the most governments, and it is also a high trafficking country. According to the Trafficking in Persons Report, June 2009, Myanmar is a source country for women, children, and men. Myanmar is a testament to the fact that traffickingn brings down communities. The many corrupt governments and officials in power help to make that possible.

Opposing Views

     Although trafficking is such a big business, many people think that it is low-key and something that many people do not participate in--government officials to be exact. That is not the case at all. In many countries, trafficking is as evident and widespread as poverty. Local people as well as government officials both play a part in trafficking. They are aware of the economic promise of it, and because they hold positions of power, they are able to cover up their dealings. They do things in the open but are able to cover them up because of the power they wield. It is clear that trafficking is not low-key and even the most prestgious people participate in it.

Sources
Los Angeles Times. "The world's most corrupt governments - Los Angeles Times." Featured Articles From The Los Angeles Times. N.p., 18 Nov. 2009. Web. 25 Apr. 2011.

Unknown. Thailand's mass-suffocated human trafficking victims. N.d. unknown, Thailand. KHMER Cambodian Life. Web. 18 Apr. 2011.