[mburbank]

Of course they were children. And if you don't think that was exploitation that would have to do with your deffinition of the word. Be simpler. Ask yourself if it's okay.

Ask yourself if reaping hugely dispraportional profits from people who work hard for you and giving them just barely enough to get by because that's what the market will allow is a good way for human beings to treat children.

The only reason you might get to be on the high side of that curve is luck. Or do you think your geniusness and plucky go getter attitude would get you out of a sweat shop? Your deffinition of exploitation is defined by the fact you're sure you'll never face it. By the luck of your birth, you may not. But since you've never needed a job to eat you have no idea. Oh, wait, I forgot, you've met people who have jobs.