Homer_Simpson said:
HappySqurriel said:
Homer_Simpson said:
HappySqurriel said:
I personally don't have a problem with indentured servitude as long as the terms are fair and reasonable
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um, by its very nature slavery is neither fair nor reasonable...thats kinda the point...
frankly if you support slavery you are morally bankrupt.
cultural relativism on things like this goes from sensible to downright dangerous and insane, thats why the concept should only go so far imo.
historically, slavery may have been important, but frankly so were a number of wars and genocides, that does not in any way make them good things, I would hope in future generations that such things are seen for what they are, vile mistakes of our species.
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Do you even know what indentured servitude is?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indentured_servant
An indentured servant was typically a young unskilled laborer who came to America under contract to work for an employer for a fixed period of time, typically three to seven years, in exchange for their ocean transportation, food, clothing, lodging and other necessities during the term of their indenture.[1] They included men and women; most were under age 21, and most became helpers on farms or house servants. They were not paid wages.
Certainly, there was abuse to the system and indentured servants were mistreated but the same could be said about wives at that point in time. If the rights of indentured servants were recognised, and laws against their abuse were created, I don't see anything unethical about indentured servitude.
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if you dont see anything unethical about it, you have no ethics whatsoever
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So, in other words, you can't explain what you think is wrong with it?
Why would it be wrong for a poor but intelligent individual to agree to an unpaid work term (where necessities are paid for) in exchange for their education being paid for? How is this significantly different from building up massive debts and being indentured to the individual/organization who financed your debt for a much longer term? Is paying off student debt when a person is 60 any worse than someone working "for free" for a few years post graduation?
In fact, the only significant difference between indentured servitude and any other debt obligation is that the person you owe the debt to is obligated to ensure that your basic needs are met.
