Who Would You Choose?

SuBe · 12-01-2009, 12:24 PM

When New Zealand woman Vanessa Horton crashed her car into a river near the family home, her husband had to make the excruciating choice between saving her or rescuing his son, who was trapped in the sinking car.

So the question is: which do you choose .. your wife or your child?

Darthphere · 12-01-2009, 12:48 PM

Child.

VampElvis · 12-01-2009, 12:58 PM

Child

katie_girl09 · 12-01-2009, 01:06 PM

Child. And I think the mother/father would agree with that decision too.

Paradyme · 12-01-2009, 01:12 PM

Whomever was within reach first. Then I probably would've dove back in and attempted to save whomever was next, death imminent or not. I don't think I could live with myself if I didn't at least try and/or possibly died myself.

Raiden · 12-01-2009, 01:13 PM

Child, but I'll probably tried to save both.

The Squirrel · 12-01-2009, 01:14 PM

Wife. /anti-conformist.

Lunar_Wolf · 12-01-2009, 01:15 PM

I have no idea. I'd have to be in the moment to really find out.

RKO · 12-01-2009, 01:15 PM

Wife.

PemLam · 12-01-2009, 01:30 PM

My child. Even if I chose my wife, there's no way she'd allow one of my girls to die.

Darthphere · 12-01-2009, 01:33 PM

I'm going to make a blanket generalization here and get some angry responses. If you choose to save your wife over your kid, you had no business being a parent in the first place.

bgates87 · 12-01-2009, 01:35 PM

I would save my son. Or call Spider-man because he can cheat and save both. Here's the story BTW:

http://www.smh.com.au/world/fathers-...1201-k1hb.html

PemLam · 12-01-2009, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darthphere

I'm going to make a blanket generalization here and get some angry responses. If you choose to save your wife over your kid, you had no business being a parent in the first place.

But what if you knew your kid was going to grow up to be Macaulay Culkin? Wouldn't you be doing the world a favor?

Darthphere · 12-01-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by PemLam

But what if you knew your kid was going to grow up to be Macaulay Culkin? Wouldn't you be doing the world a favor?

But you would be doing a disservice to your wallet.

Lasirius · 12-01-2009, 01:38 PM

My uncle brought this debate to the the kitchen table last month. He chose his wife because that is the person he made a commitment with, though he would try to save both..so he said.

PemLam · 12-01-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Lasirius

My uncle brought this debate to the the kitchen table last month. He chose his wife because that is the person he made a commitment with, though he would try to save both..so he said.

What bigger committment is there than having/raising a child? That makes no ****in' sense.

Darthphere · 12-01-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PemLam

What bigger committment is there than having/raising a child? That makes no ****in' sense.

PemLam · 12-01-2009, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darthphere

But you would be doing a disservice to your wallet.

Didn't that little twit divorce his parents or some crap? He'd be lucky if I didn't beat him to death with a sock full of pennies.

Lasirius · 12-01-2009, 01:46 PM

Exactly. Needless to say it broke into a heated argument and haven't talked to him since.

bgates87 · 12-01-2009, 01:47 PM

Disregarding all emotional attachments and just looking at the value of the two lives at risk here, I think you have to save the son.

Let's assume that the main purpose of human life (and all life in general) is continuation of the species. If that is the case, then the son's life is more valuable because he has not yet served his purpose in life, whereas the mother- having given birth and raised a child to near adulthood- has served her purpose. By saving the mother and letting the son die you not only remove his potential contribution to the species but also nullify the mother's contribution.

I know that's a very cold and disconnected way to look at it, but in this situation two lives are in immediate danger and you have to choose quickly. Emotions will inhibit your decision making, so it's best to become objective if possible and look at the situation from a neutral point of view.

PemLam · 12-01-2009, 01:49 PM

If I saw it happening, I'd probably jump on SHH, start a poll and save whoever received the most votes after the first hour.

knowsbleed · 12-01-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by PemLam

If I saw it happening, I'd probably jump on SHH, start a poll and save whoever received the most votes after the first hour.

Well, your third option of "Neither... save the iPod" would probably get the most votes.

CELTICPRED · 12-01-2009, 01:54 PM

Sacrifice yourself, save them both? Doubt that was possible.

Darthphere · 12-01-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CELTICPRED

Sacrifice yourself, save them both.

Don't be a jerk, that's not an option.

VenomVsSpidey · 12-01-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by PemLam

Didn't that little twit divorce his parents or some crap? He'd be lucky if I didn't beat him to death with a sock full of pennies.

yeah, cause his dad wanted all his money. what an ass,,,

12-01-2009, 12:24 PM	#1
SuBe Voluntaryist SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Libertopia Posts: 11,917	Who Would You Choose? When New Zealand woman Vanessa Horton crashed her car into a river near the family home, her husband had to make the excruciating choice between saving her or rescuing his son, who was trapped in the sinking car. So the question is: which do you choose .. your wife or your child? __________________ Hype! FAIRTAX Thead, ask any question at: http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=290666 or http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=347909 "Everyday that Congress meets, you lose a little bit more of your Liberty"

12-01-2009, 12:48 PM	#2
Darthphere Kneel before 'Drox! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Phantom Zone Posts: 81,964	Re: Who Would You Choose? Child. __________________ "When I was in college, I was belittling the woman who later become my wife for not knowing who Boba Fett was, and she responded by asking me if I knew who the Prime Minister of Israel was. Surprisingly? Not Mon Mothma."-BKV

12-01-2009, 12:58 PM	#3
VampElvis Pimbot Threadkiller Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South of Graceland Posts: 1,908	Re: Who Would You Choose? Child __________________ Spreading Manbearpig awareness...

12-01-2009, 01:12 PM	#5
Paradyme Please Remain Calm Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,220	Re: Who Would You Choose? Whomever was within reach first. Then I probably would've dove back in and attempted to save whomever was next, death imminent or not. I don't think I could live with myself if I didn't at least try and/or possibly died myself. __________________ "Never give up. Never surrender." *Peter Quincy Taggert Jason Nesmith* "I just wanna play, I just wanna play a game." "One that you've never played before. One that you'll never play again, I'm sure." -Mudvayne-

12-01-2009, 01:13 PM	#6
Raiden Start Your Agents... Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 22,196	Re: Who Would You Choose? Child, but I'll probably tried to save both. __________________ "There are two things that I can’t stand when I go to see a movie based on a comic book: being ignored and being pandered to. Fans are well aware when movies are doing either one." - Joss Whedon

12-01-2009, 01:14 PM	#7
The Squirrel Not a Racist Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Up a tree Posts: 16,866	Re: Who Would You Choose? Wife. /anti-conformist.

12-01-2009, 01:15 PM	#8
Lunar_Wolf WTF face Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ireland :( Posts: 39,926	Re: Who Would You Choose? I have no idea. I'd have to be in the moment to really find out. __________________ My Movie Blog Movies Are Damn Good Toys Are Damn Good

12-01-2009, 01:15 PM	#9
RKO QT's Personal Consultant. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tellus. Posts: 2,810	Re: Who Would You Choose? Wife. __________________ So you came back to die with your city? Someone get this hothead out of here!

12-01-2009, 01:30 PM	#10
PemLam Whoa! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,341	Re: Who Would You Choose? My child. Even if I chose my wife, there's no way she'd allow one of my girls to die.

12-01-2009, 01:33 PM	#11
Darthphere Kneel before 'Drox! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Phantom Zone Posts: 81,964	Re: Who Would You Choose? I'm going to make a blanket generalization here and get some angry responses. If you choose to save your wife over your kid, you had no business being a parent in the first place. __________________ "When I was in college, I was belittling the woman who later become my wife for not knowing who Boba Fett was, and she responded by asking me if I knew who the Prime Minister of Israel was. Surprisingly? Not Mon Mothma."-BKV

12-01-2009, 01:35 PM	#12
bgates87 Waiting for a train Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,481	Re: Who Would You Choose? I would save my son. Or call Spider-man because he can cheat and save both. Here's the story BTW: http://www.smh.com.au/world/fathers-...1201-k1hb.html __________________ http://bgates87.deviantart.com/

12-01-2009, 01:38 PM	#15
Lasirius Nocturne Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,956	Re: Who Would You Choose? My uncle brought this debate to the the kitchen table last month. He chose his wife because that is the person he made a commitment with, though he would try to save both..so he said.

12-01-2009, 01:46 PM	#19
Lasirius Nocturne Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,956	Re: Who Would You Choose? Exactly. Needless to say it broke into a heated argument and haven't talked to him since.

12-01-2009, 01:47 PM	#20
bgates87 Waiting for a train Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,481	Re: Who Would You Choose? Disregarding all emotional attachments and just looking at the value of the two lives at risk here, I think you have to save the son. Let's assume that the main purpose of human life (and all life in general) is continuation of the species. If that is the case, then the son's life is more valuable because he has not yet served his purpose in life, whereas the mother- having given birth and raised a child to near adulthood- has served her purpose. By saving the mother and letting the son die you not only remove his potential contribution to the species but also nullify the mother's contribution. I know that's a very cold and disconnected way to look at it, but in this situation two lives are in immediate danger and you have to choose quickly. Emotions will inhibit your decision making, so it's best to become objective if possible and look at the situation from a neutral point of view. __________________ http://bgates87.deviantart.com/

12-01-2009, 01:49 PM	#21
PemLam Whoa! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,341	Re: Who Would You Choose? If I saw it happening, I'd probably jump on SHH, start a poll and save whoever received the most votes after the first hour.

12-01-2009, 01:54 PM	#23
CELTICPRED Austrian Death Machine Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Val Verde Posts: 7,395	Re: Who Would You Choose? Sacrifice yourself, save them both? Doubt that was possible. __________________

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