[OWK]

It was given a try in the 19th century.

In point of fact, it has never truly been tried on any sustained basis.

It produced unprecedented pollution and exploitation, notably of children.

You sound like Ralph Nader.

[Belial]

Do you deny that the Industrial Revolution resulted in all new sorts of abuses?

I'm no Luddite...I like my computer. But I don't need to delude myself that my clothes are woven lovingly by the Capitalism Elves of the North Pole singing merrily as they work.