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		lowdownbutter 3 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Banning lead in gas worked. The proof is in our ha... > shouldn't you always decide to help the most people? no.

Braxton1980 3 days ago [–]

Why?

hilbert42 3 days ago | | [–]

Hundreds of book on utilitarianism have been published since Bentham (ca 1800) first argued 'why'. They argue the matter from evey perspective ad nauseam.

Check your public library.

lowdownbutter 3 days ago | | [–]

Who shall we sacrifice for the greater good? Shall we sacrifice one child for two elderly? One healthy adult for two sick?

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