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[–] NikkiDimes@lemmy.world 9 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Just like uncle Tom, working in the house so he could make a living...as a slave. But hey, they fed and clothed him, so is it still slavery?

[–] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 1 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours 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.

[–] YarHarSuperstar@lemmy.world 1 points 8 hours ago

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

[–] NikkiDimes@lemmy.world 1 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 13 hours 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.

[–] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 1 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

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

[–] NikkiDimes@lemmy.world -1 points 13 hours ago

And neither is forcing them into labour