The context is a comment justifying, or possibly justifying, aborting Down’s syndrome babies because of expected poor quality of life.  “Female infanticide could be justified by the statistical probability that she might end up in an abusive relationship or be subject to sexual harassment. Black infanticide because he/she could be subject to racism. By all means, let’s apply the ‘compassion’ argument to usher in all kinds of well-meaning measures on behalf of those without a voice.”

Found here https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6329595&postID=3399047367756907233

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