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> And you'll remain a slave as long as this is the case. Comfortable, but a slave still. No: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavery https://en.wikipedia.org/wik
by kortilla 5y ago
> And you'll remain a slave as long as this is the case. Comfortable, but a slave still.
No: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavery https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavery
Slavery is one of the worst atrocities in human history and diluting it to voluntary work for luxury goods is offensively downplaying history.
It’s no different than calling leering “rape”.
- hhjinks 5y agoBeing a slave to something is a very common turn of phrase.
- betwixthewires 5y agoIt is different than calling leering rape, but I see your point. I guess what I mean is, if you make good money you could get ahead. You could become financially independent, give your kids a leg up, build something that lasts, not have to kludge through another workday with no end in sight. But most people don't do this, most people are convinced that they haven't made it unless everyone sees that they've made it, and they keep themselves financially at the same level of security as a poor person with debt.