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In reply to the discussion: This quote, true or false: "For the most part the slaves were not mistreated" [View all]Xyzse
(8,217 posts)I have heard some people describe the treatment of those who were "indentured" workers in the US, and how they cost less than slaves.
Where, since they were considered "cheaper", they would get the more dangerous jobs that they would not give to slaves, since they have to pay for slaves and upkeep. Work conditions for them were horrible, and mistreatment was rampant, and in some cases they were treated worse.
I heard some guys justify themselves that way, on how their ancestors went through a horrible ordeal to get to where they are now.
This still does NOT justify how slaves were treated, nor does it allow them to make light of the experience slaves have gone through, and the continual racism and setbacks their descendants go through.
Yes, slaves were mistreated. No matter how well they would be taken cared for physically, it is still not proper treatment.
Like others say here, slavery is by definition mistreatment.
Nevermind. I just found the reason.