A man steals from a grocery store in order to feed his starving family. Which of the following best expresses the utilitarian principle in evaluating this situation?

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His action is acceptable, because the higher social value is the survival of the family.

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His action is acceptable, because the grocer suffers the least harm.

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His action is wrong, because the grocery store owner is harmed.

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His action is wrong, because if everyone were to do this, the concept of personal property is defeated.

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His action is wrong, because the man would not want the grocer to steal from him.

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