Would you rather...

Be homeless

Be a slave

Being a slave means being an unpaid servant that can't quit or leave. This is not necessarily a slave in the historical sense.

Homeless vs. Slavery

Oct 15, 2009

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Be homeless

Homelessness preserves complete personal freedom and autonomy; no one owns you, controls your labor, or dictates your movements
Slavery historically carried serious risks of violence, sexual abuse, and exploitation with no legal recourse or protection
Being homeless still allows you to pursue work, accept help, and take steps toward improving your situation over time

Be a slave

The question sets no conditions on how slavery is practiced; a relatively fair servant arrangement guarantees food and shelter that homelessness cannot
Even modest servitude provides guaranteed meals and housing, whereas homelessness offers neither reliably
Some historical forms of servitude, particularly in ancient societies, involved fair treatment, stable conditions, and a defined role

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Would you rather...

Be homeless

Be a slave