I agree with you. The argument against this would be things like homes being larger now and housing standards having risen (even slum units have things like fr

I agree with you. The argument against this would be things like homes being larger now and housing standards having risen (even slum units have things like fridges and electricity). I don't think those are compelling arguments because often going without those things is not allowed/not an option, but that's what the other side's argument would be.