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That's why this is such a complex problem. There is no simple, "Yes I will do something," or "No, I won't do anything." Many people might lean one way or another, but when the balloon goes up, the situation will likely be something you've never considered, and you'll have to take about a dozen things into consideration in about a second to make your decision. Calling people a coward for inaction is incredibly low, and insulting.
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Excellent point,
Gaerek. I would add this:
- Being a good and willing witness is NOT "doing nothing."
- Calling the authorities is NOT "doing nothing."
- Helping the wounded until first responders arrive is NOT "doing nothing."
- Helping others escape the killing field is NOT "doing nothing."
There are a lot of actions a good and moral person can take that are
NOT "doing nothing" -- and that also do not involve shooting the bad guy. Only doing nothing is doing nothing.
pax