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by yomism 3801 days ago
Well, you and me for starters. And then add almost all of the people that have enough money in their pockets and are not slaved/working 3 different jobs to put food on their table.

We, everyone of us reading this, know the reality, if not just look around and see that lady cleaning floors or that guy in the fast food joint working their asses off for a menial pay.

You could say they are a step above slavery, but hey, no problem, you and me have good jobs and money enough so we can buy anything we want to eat and a shiny gadgets every year.

Ignoring this reality about slaves in those countries and almost slaves in our land is easy, but don't forget that this is a conscious decision.

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Ignoring is the default. Noticing is a conscious choice, but a one that will make people stare at you strangely. You're right about first-world slavery though. It's a disaster.