I didn't say they're identical, but they do seem similar in spirit. Indentured servitude: you either obey the contract, or go to jail. Non-compete: you either

I didn't say they're identical, but they do seem similar in spirit. Indentured servitude: you either obey the contract, or go to jail. Non-compete: you either obey the contract, or go work in a different industry (in effect, become poorer, since you have to start over).