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submitted 1 year ago by alphanerd4@lemmy.world to c/usauthoritarianism@lemmy.world

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[–] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year 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 2 points 1 year ago

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

[–] NikkiDimes@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year 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 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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

[–] NikkiDimes@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

And neither is forcing them into labour