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A woman was on her deathbed. Fortunately, a local chemist recently discovered a drug that might save her. However, the chemist was charging an exorbitant amount for the drug, determined to make money from his work. The sick woman’s husband, Porter, could not afford to pay for this drug even after going to everyone he knew to borrow money. He told the chemist that his wife was dying, and asked if he could sell the drug to him cheaper or let him pay later. The chemist refused, and out of desperation, Porter broke into his laboratory to steal the drug for his wife. Should Porter have broken into the laboratory to steal the drug for his wife? Why or why not?