Quote by Edward Hoagland

To relive the relationship between owner and slave we can consider how we treat our cars and dogs -- a dog exercising a somewhat similar leverage on our mercies and an automobile being comparable in value to a slave in those days.

To relive the relationship between owner and slave we can co

Summary

This quote suggests that the way we perceive and treat our cars and dogs reflects a similar dynamic to the relationship between an owner and a slave. Just as dogs have some influence over our actions and decisions, and cars hold a certain value to us, slaves in the past held a comparable worth. It serves as a reminder to critically assess the power dynamics and treatment we attribute to our possessions and companions.

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By Edward Hoagland

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