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Yes,because they have more money than us average people and rich people don't like cleaning that's why they have slaves or servents.

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Historically, slavery has been associated with wealth and power, as the cost of purchasing and maintaining slaves was high. However, the ability to own slaves was not solely restricted to the wealthy, as individuals of varying social and economic statuses have engaged in slave ownership throughout different societies and time periods.

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