Board Thread:Episode Discussion/@comment-26397825-20171028154114/@comment-5426254-20171028172043

Am I the only one who actually wants to see the Faunus singled out and treated like garbage specifically for their traits working in the mines? Because as much as I'd hate to say it, but I think Ilia's word is simply not enough, and that RT needs to take the extra step to show the proof.

There is a possibility that given Jacques' tendency to seek as much profit as possible by attempted monopolization of markets and by cutting costs, especially to health and safety, one could argue he was telling the truth when he said he pays both human and Faunus workers the same wage - and a terrible one at that. Jacques stands to lose profits by having to spend on PR based on the Faunus controversy and by paying human workers higher wages - so by paying everybody peanuts, he saves money and can call bullshit on allegations of racism.

It's also quite interesting given how Ozpin has a direct link with the Brothers, and that Salem was an ancient enemy to the Brothers and Ozpin as well. I'm curious as to what Salem really is, considering even the Brother of Darkness, who created the Grimm, hates Salem's guts as well.