I don't know how old you are, but times have definitely changed.. I recall going on marches against the Vietnam war and also apartheid in South Africa..

People used to stand up and make their voices heard..Not any more..

A lot has to do with governments and the media now.. If a person speaks out, he/she is usually tagged an anarchist.

Society has also changed. We have bec ome more insular and selfish.

As far as abuse to maids is concerned and abuse to workers is concerned, the first action we can take is to look at ourselves. Those of us who employ "workers" should treat them like human beings and ensure their rights are upheld..