What are the most important ethical issues raised by this question, and how should we answer it?

Question 

  1. This thought experiment is meant to show a problem in utilitarianism. What do you think the problem is meant to be, and does it present a serious challenge to utilitarianism?
  2. Are you persuaded by this argument against the idea that economic inequality is morally justified?
  3. Does Thomson`s analogy make for a convincing argument that abortion is morally permissible?
  4. What are the most important ethical issues raised by this question, and how should we answer it?

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