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We do not allow traffic controllers to work full 40h work weeks because the job is taxing and they're directly responsible for the lives of thousands of people.

I'm not sure the analogy really holds even though I agree that it is not reasonable to expect these people to perform this role full time.

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I'd further add to this "We do not allow traffic controllers to work full 40h work weeks because the job is taxing and they have a strong union".

Many other jobs (e.g. in healthcare) are just as taxing and equally responsible for lives, but fail to enjoy these protections.

I would argue that there is enough crap going on on social media that the people moderating are at least indirectly responsible for actual lives.

Bullying, threats, the list goes on.

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