Bravery or Stupidity?

[PowderBB3D]

Would you sacrifice yourself to save a stranger you've never met halfway around the world?

I was asking a friend about this and he said that he wouldn't because while it is sad for the stranger he has to think about his family first. Another friend of mine said he would because otherwise he couldn't live with himself and would be tantamount to a murderer.

So, would you?

 

[bobbybe01]

Uh, maybe this should be in P&N?

 

[HonkeyDonk]

what's the tuna option for?

 

[PowderBB3D]

Originally posted by: bobbybe01
Uh, maybe this should be in P&N?

Why? This isn't political or news related.

 

[bradruth]

There are a lot of variables to this...

 

[PowderBB3D]

Originally posted by: HonkeyDonk
what's the tuna option for?

Fixed. I don't know why that was there...

EDIT: Bradruth, I know. That's why I'm sure they'll be lots of different answers. But, assuming you were in the situation you are in now (if you're single now you are in the hypothetical, if you are married now so too are you in the hypothetical, etc.), would you?

 

[Yossarian]

fvck that.

 

[HappyPuppy]

Generally speaking, absolutely not. The poor fvcker is going to die if he is depending on me. There are alway extenuating circumstances, though.

 

[bradruth]

Originally posted by: PowderBB3D
Bradruth, I know. That's why I'm sure they'll be lots of different answers. But, assuming you were in the situation you are in now (if you're single now you are in the hypothetical, if you are married now so too are you in the hypothetical, etc.), would you?

They're just some guy? Their death has no huge impact on the world? Then hell no, I'd consider myself much more important.

 

[KarenMarie]

No. Would not.
end of story.

People die every day. I am barely responsible enuf to keep myself going!
And I would never ever leave VeggieFrog parentless if I can help it!

 

[Yossarian]

Originally posted by: KarenMarie
No. Would not.
end of story.

People die every day. I am barely responsible enuf to keep myself going!
And I would never ever leave VeggieFrog parentless if I can help it!

don't worry, I'll take care of her :evil:

 

[DaveSimmons]

Would you sacrifice yourself to save a stranger you've never met halfway around the world?

Why would you trade your life for one random stranger you've never met?

Isn't your life worth as much as his? Isn't your life worth more than his if he's selfish enough to let you die for him?

Another friend of mine said he would because otherwise he couldn't live with himself and would be tantamount to a murderer.

No, your friend has "low self-esteem" to indulge in pyschobabble. You have no moral or ethical reason to trade your life for the stranger's and are not a "murderer" because you choose not to be murdered yourself.

To make this a real and interesting dilemma you should be discussing trading your life for a group of people. For example:

"Would you die if your death would give researchers the information needed to create a cure for cancer or AIDS?"

Another interesting question, answered "yes" every day by police, firefighters, and EMTs:

"Would you risk your life to save a stranger you've never met."

 

[jagec]

Originally posted by: Yossarian

Originally posted by: KarenMarie
No. Would not.
end of story.

People die every day. I am barely responsible enuf to keep myself going!
And I would never ever leave VeggieFrog parentless if I can help it!

don't worry, I'll take care of her :evil:

No offense, but if I had kids I'd rather leave them under the care of a random prison inmate than a random ATOT member

 

[Kadarin]

For people that are close to me, very likely. For total strangers? No.

 

[KarenMarie]

Originally posted by: jagec

Originally posted by: Yossarian

Originally posted by: KarenMarie
No. Would not.
end of story.

People die every day. I am barely responsible enuf to keep myself going!
And I would never ever leave VeggieFrog parentless if I can help it!

don't worry, I'll take care of her :evil:

No offense, but if I had kids I'd rather leave them under the care of a random prison inmate than a random ATOT member

Ya know... I was worried at first, too. But, with the exception of a very small few, the people here are quite respectful when it comes to VeggieFrog. A little ribbing is no big deal, and to be expected in a forum full of guys. No one has ever been mean, disrespectful or out of line where VeggieFrog is concerned. And I am very greatful for that.

But VeggieFrog probably wouldnt stand for it anyway. Her moving into her new house has made her take a little time off here, but she will be back and raising hell before long.

Cheers jagec
:beer: