Yeah, yeah, I know my comment was too off the cuff and sentimental. But the ethical evaluation of labor practices is not as simple evaluating an improvement in

Yeah, yeah, I know my comment was too off the cuff and sentimental. But the ethical evaluation of labor practices is not as simple evaluating an improvement in standard of living. There is a line that can be crossed - the line certainly isn't crossed in your NYC vs. Arkansas example, but it /can/ be crossed (min age, min wage, max hours, safety, etc.).