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by xenophanes 5955 days ago
Why do you think the kids work there? Is it voluntary or involuntary?

Suppose it's voluntary. If so, then if you stop them from having that job, they will believe you've hurt them, by taking away their preferred life option. Correct?

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The same arguments were made when we decided that children shouldn't mine coal. The argument is wrong.
Why is it wrong?