Do intentions justify actions? Would you, like Horace Danby, do something wrong if you thought your

Question

Do intentions justify actions? Would you, like Horace Danby, do something wrong if you thought your ends justified the means? Do you think that there are situations in which it is excusable to act less than honestly?

Accepted Answer

Intentions do not always justify actions. While Horace stole for a seemingly harmless purpose, it was still illegal. Personally, I believe honesty should be upheld, and while some situations may test our morals, breaking the law cannot be excused easily.