What if Slavery existed widely in the current era ?

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    So if slavery existed in the 21st century , Would we see online sites selling slaves ? ;) Share your opinion . The question is just for fun .
     
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  2. browntwn

    browntwn Illustrious Member

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    Sadly, slavery still exists in many parts of the world. Women and girls are often exploited as sexual slaves and yes they are sold for money. Also, there are many poor who are exploited as slaves.

    It is one of the biggest disgraces to humans as a whole that it ever happened, but that it continues today should disgust all of us.

    Wiki says, "The number of slaves today remains as high as 12 million and up to 27 million people."
     
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    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    We have websites selling escort services etc, cars and all other personal property. Slaves are "personal property" so why not?

    Slavery does still exist but because it's usually illegal (even in the countries where it is carried out) I imagine any trading that is done is very discreet.
     
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    w3bmaster Notable Member

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    Slavery do exist some of you call them "jobs" and they are happy with them ...
     
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    Spoiltdiva Acclaimed Member

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    What you are referring to is "wage slavery".In reality it's not real slavery as one does at least have the choice to quit their job.
     
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    Wulkanen Well-Known Member

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    As people said it still does exist.
    But if it was openly accepted like you say it would just be weird.
     
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    the slaved still sold on the world. as browntown said.
     
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    Wulkanen Well-Known Member

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    Yeh, but not on an open website.
    Just imagine if you could find them on eBay!
    [​IMG]

    Oh wait, you can...
     
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    graftek Active Member

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    its horrible
     
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    Loool, that's funny. But slave doesn't get paid. And employee gets paid. That's the difference.
     
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    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    And you have the choice of job, career path etc. Even in the days of slavery the free people still had jobs.
     
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  12. The Webby

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    Not in this economy mate, they don't..

    If we think philosophically, we all are slaves in a way.. We are forced to do thing we don't really like, for financial sustainability.

    "Slaves of modern global economics."


    Or should I say 'puppets' ?
     
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    Spoiltdiva Acclaimed Member

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    @The Webby
    Well some of us maybe,but not me.I'm not about to get too specific on a public site like this but....my contract here in Canada expires next month.I have multiple offers.I can go work for my cousin in France.I can stay with this firm and relocate from Toronto to Vancouver.Or I can head off to head office in Los Angeles.With 3 offers I in no way feel trapped or like a slave.And also thanks to my inheritance I could also partially retire.Thinking of buying a cabin in the mountains of British Columbia near the Alberta border......nice choices for a slave huh?
     
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  14. The Webby

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    Some slaves are better than others.. :)

    Ask yourself, can you live without all the modern luxury?
     
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    @The Webby
    I'm a spoilt diva,of course I can't live without modern luxury!
     
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    My point exactly :)
     
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    Big bust in Britain hit the papers today: Raid highlights plight of slaves in Britain
     
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    I don't think so, I can't just imagine if there is really a site for that... :(
     
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    #20
    In modern era slavery can be termed as Stress , IMO. I mean stress took the place of slavery.
     
    Last edited: Sep 14, 2011
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