@MLClark perhaps fuel for commentary, I’m curious to see your thoughts on The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas by Le Guin.
This is one of the most routinely discussed stories in SF, so "thoughts" on the topic can go in many directions! (Every few years, someone publishes a new story riffing on it too.)
Le Guin was inspired by a scene from my favourite novel, The Brothers Karamazov, in which Ivan argues that the concept of Heaven is unjust if it requires the tears of even one child in this lifetime.
Le Guin's story works because it doesn't explain what comes next. Just that *some* choose not to stay.
@countZZero @MLClark the Chicago Northwest suburban judge will allow it. 👍