I think the you need to take that position either. I think it is likely that Tolkien intended social strata, but simply doesn't veiw it through our modern blac

I think the you need to take that position either. I think it is likely that Tolkien intended social strata, but simply doesn't veiw it through our modern black and white moral extremism. It's not "economic exploration" its just life, and a good one at that.