Heinz Dilemma

Heinz wife is dying. One special drug, discovered by a local druggist, might save her, but the druggist is selling it at an exorbitant price. So Heinz, after failing to borrow the money he needs, pleads with the druggist to sell the drug cheaper or let him pay later. But the druggist refuses. Should Heinz steal the drug for his wide? Why?


I believe that Heinz should consider all of the consequences, good and bad, before he makes a concrete decision.


BAD: 

• he could do jail time for stealing the drug
• he could be issued a large fine, which would set him back more than he is now
• if he steals the drug, there is a chance that it will not cure his wife. Then the robbery would have been for nothing.

GOOD: 

• if Heinz steals the drug, it could cure his wife (but he could go to jail because of the robbery and not be able to spend time with his wife when she gets better.)