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[–] Mesophar@lemm.ee -5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

150 years ago some guy made advances in workers rights, and the best way we can honor him and that accomplishment is by never making another advance in workers rights! /s

I know that isn't your point, and I agree we shouldn't demonize him without bothering to know the context, but I couldn't help thinking this as a response.

[–] Daft_ish@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

Yeah, the tone of this thread is, "everyone needs to be more grateful."

The cruelty of the 19th century does not cancel out the cruelty of the 21st century.

[–] Mesophar@lemm.ee 2 points 8 months ago

I absolutely agree we should show gratitude, and I think the best way of showing gratitude is saying "this is no longer enough"