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b_b  ·  3886 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: An interesting question

Well, you ignored my next statement, "Because those with power used it to exploit those without". Kind of a difference. Exploitation happens in many ways, and not just forcible slavery. If your skills are valuable, either someone is going to pay for them, or they are going to steal them; it only depends which method is more expeditious.