This kind of opinion is predicated on a utilitarian ethical viewpoint. I.e., it's okay to do wrong to a small number of people if it benefits the overwhelming majority of people.
There are plenty of other ethical approaches, many of which would say that the upholding of certain rights is more important than any benefits gained from violating them.
There are plenty of other ethical approaches, many of which would say that the upholding of certain rights is more important than any benefits gained from violating them.