Well, we didn’t really outlaw it. We made it only legal under certain conditions.
“Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.” - emphasis mine
We literally had to outlaw slavery. That should tell you everything you need to know about supposed self-regulation.
Well, we didn’t really outlaw it. We made it only legal under certain conditions.
“Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.” - emphasis mine
Your point still stands though