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I suspect we may have semantic issues here.

I meant to say I had never given it a thought, because, well, I had never been told it was a problem for ethical review, so it hadn't crossed my mind. I had to judge if it was morally a good idea. Recognising that slavery was barbaric I went along with it (my language used was not ideal or enthusiastic, perhaps, recognising a slight internal groan at identity politics trends in general).

I suspect you assumed I said it, because I was a filthy uncaring heretic, who doesn't think about these things at all.