>the US economy has a structural dependence on this kind of labor exploitation. This sounds like the South arguing that slavery is necessary. In fact it wasn't

>the US economy has a structural dependence on this kind of labor exploitation. This sounds like the South arguing that slavery is necessary. In fact it wasn't, the US thrived, and it thrived in large part because it made it possible for ordinary people to achieve success. Which in large part was due to stricter labor laws, environmental laws, property laws than other places. The regression of workers rights is nothing to be celebrated.