Monday, April 26, 2010

Moral Dilemas Special

So, I know, I promised ten, but I've been so encouraged by some of the responses that I had to include one of my own.

11. Worth
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You're hanging out in a field in the middle of nowhere, you know, getting some alone time. Suddenly a man comes out of the woods into the clearing you're standing in. With him is a horse and another man, bound and gagged. He walks up to you and hands you a weapon. He tells you: "You must either shoot this man (whom you've never met nor seen) or shoot this horse (same). Whichever of the two you spare I will set free and release. If you refuse I will kill all three of you.

1) he's telling the truth, he'll release the survivor.
2) you can't kill the man making the offer.

What do you do, and why?

-Kevin

3 comments:

  1. what kinda weapon is it? The Logical solution would be to shoot the horse. But, just to be difficult, I would shoot the man in the arm. A horse is useless if shot. A man can heal and still have functionality. You never said we had to kill either of them. Also, is injuring the man who offered possible? :)

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  2. I don't get it... Am I friends with the horse or something? Why am I debating between the horse and the human?

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  3. You have never seen either the horse nor the guy. and yes, warrior...you have to kill one...

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