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Samuel Smith

Michael Sadler interviewed Sir Samuel Smith, a doctor working in [|Leeds]. As the interview continues, [|Samuel Smith] also continues to show his dislike and disapproval for [|child labor]. He believes that the child workers should be guaranteed a safe and secured place to work with minimum accidents. Being an experienced surgeon for 19 years, Samuel Smith has worked with many children patients, many of which have worked in factories. He notices that those who worked in factories seem unhealthy, weak, debilitated. They have soft bones that could bend in any direction and weak knees. Sometimes, due to these physical weaknesses, their bones could become deformed. Working at the factories could also impact women who become pregnant. The hard work of the machines press the thigh-bones inward, whichresults in not much room for the exit for a child. Overall, Samuel Smith disapproves of child labor due to the high rate of accidents, the inability to keep the workers safe, and the effects on the children themselves. Works Cited:

Simkin, John. "Samuel Smith." Spartacus Educational. N.p., Sept. 1997. Web. 13  Mar. 2011. .

Legal Eagle. "Joe Miller Child Labor." Cartoon. The Mudflats. N.p., 6 Oct. 2010.  Web. 13 Mar. 2011.  child-labor_7866.jpg>

Smith, Samuel. Interview by Michael Sadler and House of Commons Committee.  Samuel Smith 16 July 1832: n. pag. Microsoft Word file.