I think what repug is dancing around is the ultimate message of morality.
e.g.
1. Is it ethical or moral to own human beings?
No - Why not? Who deems this action morally reprehensible? etc.
The answer ultimately lies in utilitarianism/"The Golden Rule". It harms other beings of the same species; therefore, it should be viewed as "bad" to every member of that species. Obviously, for myriad economic, cultural and social reasons, this is not/has not always been the case.
Sidenote: What are common objections to "The Golden Rule" philosophically?
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