Hmmm I have one question here, how are we defining 'needs'? Are we using this word to refer to the 'greatest happiness principle' that is usually associated with the different forms of utilitarianism, because this does seem to be a utilitarian argument. And is so, which form of utilitarianism are we subscribing to? Act or Rule? And if it is Act utilitarianism who is determining the greatest happiness? The individual or the community? Sorry I only have questions.
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