ethics and moral reasoning week 2

The discussion topic for this thread (“symposium”) is the ethics of staying indoors and practicing social distancing as per the instructions of government officials and medical experts so as not to spread COVID-19. Using utilitarianism, evaluate the ethical responsibilities of citizens during this unusual time. Be sure to provide reasons for any position or point of view you post here and for any response to your peers. Feel free to cite one or more news sources and/or excerpts from your textbook.