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    $\begingroup$ Once one starts choosing specific subsets rather than random members of the population then abortion seems a legitimate addition. $\endgroup$
    – Russell McMahon
    Commented Nov 24, 2022 at 8:25
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    $\begingroup$ Having black skin or being different was not an offense itself. It was simply that your rights were tightly coupled to having white skin color and being of European origin. Just like killing most animals is okay in most countries because animals simply have no rights. $\endgroup$
    – Michael
    Commented Nov 24, 2022 at 9:13
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    $\begingroup$ @RussellMcMahon you don't want to go down that rabbit hole as it eventually leads to the conclusion that masturbation and periods constitute killing $\endgroup$
    – Stack Exchange Supports Israel
    Commented Nov 24, 2022 at 13:17
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    $\begingroup$ Not to forget the native population of America, which, by many immigrants, was seen to be on the level of wild animals. But I'm not sure whether examples like these really qualify as random killings, because they have a limitation regarding the "allowed" victims. $\endgroup$
    – Shakesbeer
    Commented Nov 25, 2022 at 11:31
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    $\begingroup$ @user253751 Responses like that are strong motivation to explicate that suggestion. [If you suggested condoma and/or birth control pills there may be an argument to be had. Your suggestion implies discussion of murder should be glossed over.] $\endgroup$
    – Russell McMahon
    Commented Nov 26, 2022 at 9:54