The social status of a slave isn't much different of a farm animal; it's fed, housed, taken care of, used for various tasks and that's it
Now go and kill a horse, in somebody else's farm, and see how much of a big deal it is. It is a big deal. Hence why what happens when somebody kills somebody else's slave, was religiously regulated, both by islam and judaism, because it was kind of a big deal
If anything what I'm saying is that often, people equate the term slave with "just disposable" like it has no value
It's an incorrect assumption and you are right about that. Slavery is a lot like communism, you give up your freedom but have your shelter, medical care, food and water all provided. Slavery is the solution to stupidity, you can make slaves of a stupid population and still make use from them, but to make a stupid person free without educating first is cruelty. This is why real education is essential to a free society.
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