Utilitarians focus on the common good. They believe that it is perfectly moral for a completely innocent person to suffer as long as the rest of society is happier than happy. In the story of “Those Who Walk Away from Omelas,” for example, they live in a perfect world called Omelas. Everyone is happy, there is no war, no disease and a plethora of luxury items. However, for the amazing place of Omelas to continue to exist and thrive, a small, innocent child must live in a broom closet where he is undernourished and underloved. Those who live in Omelas, once old enough, must go and visit him. They learn that their happiness only occurs because this poor naked child is suffering. The child “can remember the light of the sun and the voice of his mother” and his life must be sacrificed for the greater good of the rest of society (LeGuin, page 5). would not be in favor of giving money to the beggar outside your local grocery store. If you were to give your money, you would also suffer if you don't give money because you have to buy insulin for your health. diabetic child or dinner for your family of 6, in the eyes of a utilitarian this would be perfectly acceptable because you are acting for the greatest good of the greatest number. The beggar is allowed to