I wish this article went into more of the philosophies of the slaveholders. Slavery is bad no doubt, but I can see how someone would rationalize it as providing

I wish this article went into more of the philosophies of the slaveholders. Slavery is bad no doubt, but I can see how someone would rationalize it as providing security and peace of mind. If you give up your freedom and personal responsibility in return for guaranteed food and shelter, I can see it sounding okay, especially if the other option is to question where your next meal comes from. The problem is the power imbalance that leaves you at the whims of your master.