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		tim333 on March 5, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Dr. Seuss books deemed offensive will be delisted ... >The original with actual African slaves They weren't slaves in the original story - they were Africans but were offered payment to come work at his factory and went voluntarily.

DanBC on March 5, 2021 [–]

You have to feed your slaves or they die. No-one suggests that this is somehow paying them.

tim333 on March 5, 2021 | [–]

Slavery normally implies forced labour. Being asked if you'd like to go somewhere to work doesn't traditionally count.

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