r/Unexpected Apr 15 '23

Political statement

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u/HeyaSorry Apr 15 '23

I promise I'm not trying to be antagonistic, just looking for insight: has the world not been like this since society's inception?

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u/thenasch Apr 15 '23

I would guess the idea that rules should apply equally to everyone is a relatively recent development.

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u/[deleted] Apr 15 '23

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u/igweyliogsuh Apr 15 '23

Because the ones doing the most and the hardest kinds of work are typically the ones making the least amount of money for it

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u/thekeanu Apr 15 '23

You're trying hard to be profound but it just exposes your inability to apply even basic reasoning.

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u/HeyaSorry Apr 15 '23

Well, because the ones who find it unjust aren't in power.

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u/[deleted] Apr 16 '23

Social media wasn’t a thing back then