[gogeo]

Slaves such as Scott, were all bought and traded under “clear contracts freely entered into”. Such a high standard you have! (not)

The difference, of course, is that they were not parties to the contract.

Better luck next time peddling your soap.

[bvw]

Slaves like Scott and his family are not parties to the contract for slavery, yes — nor is the young child a party to that contract of the HOA’s. But both are harmed directly by such contracts and thus must be given standing in considering the validity of such contracts.