Tabitha’s neighbors are annoyed by the types of plants she grows in her yard. After several attempts at talking to her, digging up her plants in the night, and even running her out of the neighborhood, Tabitha’s annoying behavior has not changed. One neighbor suggests they just kill her. Most people would agree that such an action is clearly immoral. How might it be evaluated by a utilitarian?

a.)
Killing Tabitha is morally right because the majority of her neighbors support the action and very few oppose it.

b.)
Killing Tabitha is morally right because the happiness it brings all her neighbors will outweigh the harm to her.

c.)
Killing Tabitha is morally wrong because Tabitha’s happiness is more important than that of her neighbors.

d.)
Killing Tabitha is morally wrong because murder is wrong, regardless of the consequences.