In the limit, this is like arguing against the use of wheels. Automation improves labor productivity. Economies that have not invested in capital, have seen labor productivity and incomes stagnant. This is a current debate going on in Canada (especially as compared to the productivity and income gains in the last decade). Canada does have strong Unions, so I wonder if this is related.

Another thing that seems troubling is how a small group of people can hold a majority of the country by the bXlls. Given how this is an election year, I can see this turning into huge fiasco. The rest of the economy is collateral damage.