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Ashton Kutcher testifies before US Senate committee on human trafficking (Video)
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dr_octagon
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It can be easy to underestimate the hard work that goes on beyond the scenes. Not just technical or operational difficulty but people working constantly to do the right thing. It is also useful as a reminder that even Hollywood has good people who wish to make the world a positive place.
Being famous allows the insight to be shared with others and the scope of sex trafficking (or its statistics) can be discussed. People like Aston aren't on the front line but they play a key role to educate others and raise the profile of technology and teams involved. It also highlights how the justice system works alongside inteliigence agencies to bring people to account (both on an individual and corporate level).
Being famous allows the insight to be shared with others and the scope of sex trafficking (or its statistics) can be discussed. People like Aston aren't on the front line but they play a key role to educate others and raise the profile of technology and teams involved. It also highlights how the justice system works alongside inteliigence agencies to bring people to account (both on an individual and corporate level).
SolidChamp
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Yeah, Kutcher is one actor I dislike quite a bit, but I respect the hell out of him for this.
storafötter
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Amazing person. Quite commendable efforts by him. Always gotten surprised every time I have seen Ashton speak in public as he seems like a genuine intelligent and caring person.
These type of things get ignored. It is so sickening how this world is and how little help there are (never enough) and that there is still so much to do with these topics. Its so important that they are focusing on the dark web and identifying victims and perpetrators. It is amazing how we can use technology to help others.
These type of things get ignored. It is so sickening how this world is and how little help there are (never enough) and that there is still so much to do with these topics. Its so important that they are focusing on the dark web and identifying victims and perpetrators. It is amazing how we can use technology to help others.
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ronaldthump
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gotta say, this is amazing and not somethng you'd associate with kutcher. Good on him. That story about the 7 year old girl is harrowing. the dark web 
sechsterangriff
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Bruce Springsteen
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Your post is the only uncomfortable thing here, you're actually looking for a negative spin in this
Congrats
The Salt Life
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Even so, we should be working hard to get at the numbers projected, all the more reason to fund this software.
That was very touching, kudos!
I'm used to him doing the dumb shit in That 70's Show or Two and a Half Man, I never actually saw Ashton Kutcher as the man himself.
It's great that he's fighting against human trafficking, keep on fighting the good fight! Lots of respect for the man.
I'm used to him doing the dumb shit in That 70's Show or Two and a Half Man, I never actually saw Ashton Kutcher as the man himself.
It's great that he's fighting against human trafficking, keep on fighting the good fight! Lots of respect for the man.
The Salt Life
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It's called being proud of someone
Frozenprince
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Slavery has never in human history been more prevalent than it is now. It's just primarily focused in Southeast Asia so nobody talks about it.
Slavery in the US has estimates ranging from a few hundred thousand to over a million people currently enslaved. I liken the latter to be more true.
It's never gone away, the idea that it did with Lincoln is the worst lie we've ever told ourselves. Slavery still thrives today.
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I don't know it's an odd way of reacting to such a grim subject. But good on Ashton, I made it through his talk and I can't imagine how hard it must be to tackle this shit head on. There are legit monsters in this world...
Irishmantis
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I always knew it was a smart man
It's great to see him doing this
Kind of off topic, but why did some people think he was "dumb" because of the comedic characters he plays and Punk'd?
You do know comedy and playfulness are known traits of high intelligence
It's great to see him doing this
Kind of off topic, but why did some people think he was "dumb" because of the comedic characters he plays and Punk'd?
You do know comedy and playfulness are known traits of high intelligence
Frozenprince
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And yeah foster care in this country isn't damaged, it's broken. Irrevocably broken. It needs to be completely rebuilt, but not one politician is willing to even talk about it. It's not a "hot bed" issue.
It's disgusting how little we give thought towards kids who have nothing, sometimes.
It's disgusting how little we give thought towards kids who have nothing, sometimes.
Morrigan Stark
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Welp.
I'm sure he still does good work and good for him for trying to tackle such a serious issue, but he really, really shouldn't be inflating the numbers, especially to such a staggering degree.
ElBoxyBrown
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That was not my goal with this video and if you kept scrolling you would see I corrected myself.
It's almost like you're trying to belittle what he's doing. He was wrong for exaggerating, yes, but we shouldn't be pointing out his flaws, we should be celebrating the work his company has done.
Morrigan Stark
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That's a ridiculous point of view.
What he is doing is good, and important. It's also work that heavily relies on accurate data and reliable information. When he undermines that by inflating the numbers or presenting an inaccurate image, it's not a good thing and he should correct that.
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