

The United States of America is…
Run by…
Well, you see we have a dumb, narcissistic, destructive, bigoted dictator. And the trade wars he is flaming make people want to not contribute to the economy of the US.
In essence and response to your question, Trump.
I agree with the addendum, “… Given the current outlook on the world / our society / what that sentient being would be forced to endure.”
I believe there is a possible, though highly improbable future (or, more likely alien world) that exists where it is moral to create sentience because there is significantly less suffering. Where sentient beings care for the well-being of each other.