I'm saying prior to WW2, sending the army (or just any hired goons) to shoot at workers was a common way to handle a strike in western countries. I'm saying at the turn of 20th century, people in colonies had their hands cut for not meeting rubber quota. etc.
You are right to point out that things weren't (and aren't) perfect, but you'd be a fool to think that there was no improvement.
I'm saying prior to WW2, sending the army (or just any hired goons) to shoot at workers was a common way to handle a strike in western countries. I'm saying at the turn of 20th century, people in colonies had their hands cut for not meeting rubber quota. etc.
You are right to point out that things weren't (and aren't) perfect, but you'd be a fool to think that there was no improvement.