But it is equally plausible that sensitivity to a particular type of injustice may favour, rather than hinder, sensitivity to other injustices.
Koreans look to their politicians for favours rather than ideas.
Which we did, largely because the emotional dynamic was in our favour rather than theirs.
The Bible says that a "good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold".
However, the crisis has exposed deep flaws in the way their savings are invested, often for political or personal favour rather than maximum rates of return.
"But when it comes to race, they feel as if they are doing us a favour rather than doing what is right".
He is hoping that some of the recent problems Britain's biggest banks have experienced with IT will work in Atom's favour, rather than against it.
As a fellow parent, I have noticed that Mensch is not alone in the delusion that by reproducing she has done society a massive favour, rather than indulge an entirely selfish scheme for personal fulfilment.
In excerpts published in Vanity Fair yesterday, three weeks before of the publication of Idea Man, Mr Allen says he was "taken aback" when Mr Gates suggested Microsoft should split 64 per cent in his favour, rather than 50-50.
Nor does anybody seem ready to take on other blockages, such as the lobbies of taxi-drivers, pharmacies or notaries that keep such professions organised in their favour, rather than that of the consumer.
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