Would I Walk Away from Omelas...

Omelas, the perfect society. No, my perfect society. “Would you walk away?” you ask. Knowing that the child in the cellar is being sacrificed for my happiness, the society’s happiness, the answer is quite simple, no. As a human being, I am selfish, only seeking means that advantage my own desires and gains. Why would I walk away from the perfect society and throw away my happiness? Because of a miserable child? Now, that’s just crazy talk! Even if I chose to leave, he would’ve continued to suffer. I believe that if I left now, the child’s suffering and misery would’ve been for nothing. Some would argue that, that kind of mentality should be looked down upon, but the modern society is exactly the same. I would just live my life, oblivious to the fact that someone else is suffering for me, because like I stated early, humans are selfish beings. In nicer words, I would live life for the child in the cellar, not letting his misery be put to waste, and to enjoy every blessing in the society. Thank you, child in cellar, for creating and sustaining this utopian society.