Many years ago,a college student lost his life to save an old farmer’s life,which aroused a heated discussion among peop

Many years ago,a college student lost his life to save an old farmer’s life,which aroused a heated discussion among people.Some thought that it was not worthwhile for a college student who might contribute a lot to the society in the future to risk death for an old life,while some other people held the opposite view.What is your opinion?
Supporting arguments
1.It is the only way to save her life.
2.It is worthwhile for the old to risk death to save the young’s lives.
Opposing arguments
1.Behrman could try other means to save Johnsy’s life instead of sacrificing himself.
2.Both the old’s and the young’s lives are valuable.