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It's a valid point, two thoughts:

1. There's the state of slavery today, which is actually pretty horrible worldwide.

2. There's the issue of race relations in the USA, and the historical context of those relations. In the American context, I think it's fair to focus on that context. At least, I think it's counterproductive to try and redefine the term because it deemphasizes that context.



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