Utilitarianism (Grace Fitch)

Sandel's lecture on Jeremy Bentham's ideals of ulititarianism is flawed in the sense that it highlights some factors more important than others. In my opinion, not meant to denounce anyone, I believe that it takes away from the idea of equality in the community. Some ideals mentioned that one must side with the majority. This is true in the sense that it is focused on providing for larger groups than smaller groups. It is also flawed for other reasons. The minority must not be ignored, sometimes it is the minority that needs the most help versus the majority. If the majority of the world was well feed and living wealthy with many luxuries and the minority of the world was homeless and starving, it would be the minority in need of more help.
I believe that Benthum's beliefs rank society which takes away from many historian's hope for equality. A just government may lean to the majority but it also must consider the minority. We can not just take the voice away from those with different belief systems just because they do not conform to majority. Everyone has the right of speech; this system would only give speech to those who agree with the popular vote and essential take away the natural human rights of the smaller percentage. A balance must occur, and I believe that ruling out the minority does not jutify a fair system.