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California Voted for Slavery (lemmy.world)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

"Just like?" I dunno, was Tom in prison for committing crimes or did somebody just kidnap him or his ancestors and say okay you're a slave now? If you're going to ignore that difference this conversation is pointless.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

Right because the US is known for having a very fair "justice" system

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

The better question is, was he in prison due to unjust laws and unfair application of law due to the colour of his skin? Fuck it, they're locked up, force to him work regardless.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

That's always A question in an individual case, but assuming convicts are innocent isn't rational.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 day ago

And neither is forcing them into labour