Would you sacrifice yourself for a stranger?

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VanillaSalt · Accepted Answer

I used to be willing… not anymore. I’ve come to the conclusion nobody cares about me and if nobody cares about me I don’t owe them anything. I wouldn’t so much as stop to help a young woman with a flat tire… except old people. I help older folks at the feed store all the time. There’s many older families near my home that own farms and ranches and our tractor supply is the biggest store in town. Just the other day I help an older lady and her husband with about 100 lbs of chicken feed. Had to replace my shower late last year so I bought a replacement at Home Depot and helped this old guy load up some lumber in the back of his truck…

I can’t forget where I come from but fuck this newer generation. My generation and younger disgust me. Anyone hear about that guy that went to jail for rape after helping with a flat tire… I don’t think she ever was punished for false allegations. Oh well not my problem and neither are yours.

ChiTown33 · Accepted Answer

I don't think any of us truly knows what we would do till we're in that situation.

KrisPW · Accepted Answer

For a child, yes!. For anyone else, no. If it's a "someone dies" thing, and one family or the other is going to suffer, I'm not going to make my family suffer intentionally. Now if it's a risk of death thing, I would like to think if I would at least try if the odds are favorable.

Brainsbeforebeauty · Accepted Answer

Yes I would, especially a young person who deserves more time to really live and experience life

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

I would like to say yes, however I do actually have someone depending on me and it would be bad for them.

No I would not purposely do it, however at the back of my mind I know I would do something stupid like try, however that would not be intentional.

I’ve seen people do stupid things at times to help someone else or save them from something, sacrifice has not really been the idea behind it.

ohshee · Answer

I have Thank God it all turned out good . Because in the blink of an eye you react you commit and everything is so slow motion that you are 5000 feet ahead of your self and what seems like hrs is done in seconds and it's over with and you sit down and say WTF just happen . You dont think if it's a stranger or not there's no time you react

NathanDavis · Answer

I have done it before... but I was early 20's and, as I have grown up older and have "more to lose" it's been more difficult for me to consider such things

but "that thing" that just moves you to action and help someone in dire need is still there, for sure... I am just way more aware of the consequences, today

Bluemax · Answer

Yes, given my status. I am unmarried with no children. My death would not be as keenly felt in all likelihood as the person I am saving.  And yes, on two occasions I risked my life for strangers.

cookiecrusher · Answer

No.

Most of the time they got themselves into this mess. Why sacrifice the "innocent" while the outcome stays the same.

Would mind taking some risks if the outcome looks promising.

Have also jumped in and pulled a guy and a kid out of the icy waters before. But switching with somebody random on a land mine, hell no😅

muscularbumblebee · Answer

No. Life is selfish and sometimes you gotta play the game life plays. I’d save myself first no matter who

DJB72 · Answer

My son, yes. My wife, maybe. My friends, possibly. My Faith, definitely. A stranger? I honestly don't know. It would be an "in the moment" decision

Sonorous · Answer

Yeah, I'm not a piece of shit! But ofc it would depend on the attractiveness of that stangers facial & bodily bone structure

TheBootyChest · Answer

I would like to think so. But it's a tough thing to think about if you would be willing to die for someone you don't know.

Luopio27 · Answer

Those few who would, deserve the highest salary, fame and glory. People luke that are the reason for safety.

Its a shame and disgrace that the world media and mainstream focus is on entertainers, politicians and criminals.

Fireguy17 · Answer

I would try hard not too, we rely heavily on our training, our equipment and each other, but sadly it does happen.

lrina · Answer

for a stranger? someone who i don't know at all? yeah no. why tf would i do that

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

I'll try my best to save them but i wouldn't sacrifice myself for someone that i never knew and the most important factor is that i have responsibilities and people who needs me...

Djmbbasgerd · Answer

No, but I would sacrifice a stranger for myself... For example... A seriel killer is running at me... I push a stranger behind me and shove them towards the killer to slow the killer down hehe

Raphaëlle · Answer

Probably for a child but if it's a strange adult, then I should help as much as I can.

Dargil · Answer

I would take a risk but not knowingly die for a stranger.

ManHater · Answer

Depends if they were either democrats or Republicans. Save a democrat from him own stupidity no thanks.

collie22 · Answer

not jump off a cliff but i have and will help a stranger. you have to be careful but yes help how ever i can

skyeee_ · Answer

honestly speaking, no not really. i'd help them as much as i can though

annabananna · Answer

I heard once that the more impulsive you are the more likely you are to risk your life for someone.

Nazgol · Answer

No, I can't. I got people to love & who love me back. I need to keep living for as long as I can. Can't afford to die if not necessary/no choice

jahaims · Answer

In most circumstances no. I value being around for my kids more than a strangers needs.

TsAubreyKate · Answer

When you say sacrifice do you mean my time or money because I’d pay a guy to kill for a stranger and I would accept payment to kill a stranger

Z1pTD · Answer

Yeah I did once but I ended up being fine bc the guy just backed off.

Waldoe · Answer

sacrifice? Hell No... I might for a 'close' loved one... maybe not

whosnumber1 · Answer

if I was someone in peril I would put my life at risk to save them

anylolone · Answer

I've put my life on the line for strangers many times and would again!

MrTaboo · Answer

As military. Fire Fighter and former police. Yes I would

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

I wouldn't know if that person is more important than me so I wouldn't risk anything.

IssacGray · Answer

Hell nah dude my friend would cry if I sacrificed myself

Agape93 · Answer

No. I'm worth more to me than they are.

Apulu_3 · Answer

It depends according to the situation.

Bel88 · Answer

No way! I'm far too selfish and self-centred.

dustybiker · Answer

I have jumped into situations a few times. Yes.

ibodi · Answer

It is easy to depends on looking.

Nazorella · Answer

Of course! I can’t let someone die front of me.

Elise888888 · Answer

I would sacrifice myself for a doggy

Amoebaaa · Answer

It depends on the situation.

GlassTop · Answer

No. I would do my best to help though.

Recurrence · Answer

Depends on the circumstances. I’m selective

motownplayer2000 · Answer

Probably not. Just being honest

DWornock · Answer

It depends on the risk.

Gal67 · Answer

I don't think I would. Probably not.

noohair · Answer

I honestly don't know.

msc545 · Answer

a child, yes. Adults, no.

SmokinAces2000 · Answer

I’d like to say yeah but no I wouldn’t

UsernameXLTX · Answer

I would in a heartbeat.

Kiran_Yagami · Answer

No. They could be a liberal.

uwu_princess · Answer

No, I wouldn't

allie_lynn · Answer

no..

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

Sacrifice my life? No, I would not.

Sincerly_KittyCat · Answer

Nope

Gwenhwyfar · Answer

No..

exitseven · Answer

I doubt it.

douride2 · Answer

Probably not.

loveslongnails · Answer

Nope.

CallmeTheKnight · Answer

I would not

awkward_author · Answer

Probably not

siseñor · Answer

if they were hot

AlexEfron · Answer

Yes 🥺

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