No. It made sound business sense to work children and adults to death because there was an ample supply.

Not everyone thought that way though did they Keith? The ones who did not have been proved right. You have already pointed out a few yourself. Are you saying they improved the workers lot simply out of the goodness of their own hearts? Were you privy to their private thoughts and inner desires? There is not an inexhausable supply of any resource, including people, and all resources need to be protected to get the best out of them. They knew that and acted accordingly. The fact that some people saw it as pure benevolence only reflects a lack of understanding of both economics and human nature.

You are simply arguing for arguments sake again and now I have made my point I am not going to jump through any hoops for you. I recommend that you do the same, Jim.

DtG