User talk:WIZHARDER

October 2023[edit]

Hello, I'm Pickersgill-Cunliffe. I wanted to let you know that one or more of your recent contributions to John Hawkins (naval commander) have been undone because they did not appear constructive. If you would like to experiment, please use your sandbox. If you have any questions, you can ask for assistance at the Teahouse or the Help desk. Thanks. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 17:23, 8 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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Happy editing! Chaheel Riens (talk) 09:27, 9 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

To be more clear[edit]

"Human trafficker" is implicit in "slave trader", which the lead sentence already states; furthermore, it (like "terrorist") is a modern term, which makes its use for a 16th-century context somewhat anachronistic.

As well, although the definition of "terrorist" is a rather delicate issue, one generally accepted criterion is non-state actors. Hawkins openly represented – and in fact was an administrative official of – his nation-state. DS (talk) 13:52, 9 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I should also point out a key distinction between "human trafficking" and "the slave trade": trafficking implies illegality. Hawkins' despicable actions surely earned him a place in Hell, but crime is a function of human law. Hawkins didn't try to hide his actions from the authorities. DS (talk) 14:00, 9 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]