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| Unbridled9 12/26/19 7:45:29 AM #9: | BUMPED2002 posted... Why is capitalism in America so brutal on workers? Multiple factors but, I suspect, the single greatest influence is that American workers just don't know any better. They don't bother to learn about other people and cultures (especially since they're working so much) and thusly don't realize that things *could* be better. Plus there is a massive anti-communism strain in America which makes anything that would benefit the worker highly suspicious, religious grounding, and a mentality that you shouldn't 'rock the boat' and cause problems. Especially since a lot of places practice 'at-will' employment which basically means your boss can fire you at any time for any reason. When you have a family to support this means your boss can basically go 'work an extra 10 hours a week for free or be fired' and you'll be encouraged to accept because, if you don't, your kids go hungry. --- I am the gentle hand who heals, the happy smile who shields, and the foot that will kick your ***! - White Mage ... Copied to Clipboard! |
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