This is hyperbole. The situation is intentionally exaggerated to make a point. I also don't buy the argument that because other people have (or had) it worse t

This is hyperbole. The situation is intentionally exaggerated to make a point. I also don't buy the argument that because other people have (or had) it worse than us, we should be content and not hope for something better. Imagine if the 13 colonies had had that attitude.