a small moral dilemma...

jim_T · 07-30-2007, 21:41

Just like the title says a small moral dilemma to test your personality

To clarify; You have just watched someone put $1.000.000 into a locker at a bus station. Amazed that he just walks away, albeit with the key, you find yourself in a moral dilemma...what do you do?

LarsMac · 07-30-2007, 21:49

Well, with so little information, (firstly, how do I know the amount?) I see no dilemma.
The imagination can run wild with notions of what it is about, but in reality, it is not my business.

My curiosity might take hold, and I might hang about to see who comes to remove the money from the locker, but I then, that would require time I seldom have to spare.

I cannot assume that just because some guy has a large sum of cash that he is up to no good, can I?

Of the choices given though, I have made my selection, but I think I would really hold out for another choice.

onyx oZ Zombie · 07-30-2007, 21:51

none of the poll choices fits my opinion ... simply knowing that somebody has put money into a locker isn't enough for me to try and steal it or for me to call the authorities ... live and let live, in this case

jim_T · 07-30-2007, 22:01

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Originally Posted by LarsMac

Well, with so little information, (firstly, how do I know the amount?) I see no dilemma.
The imagination can run wild with notions of what it is about, but in reality, it is not my business.

Regarding the amount...let´s just say...you know this for a "fact"...after all this is just a mindgame!

Quote:

Originally Posted by LarsMac

I cannot assume that just because some guy has a large sum of cash that he is up to no good, can I?

True...but this isn´t about this "guy" LarsMac or if he is up to no good or not...it´s about you and the choice you would make based on the "facts" given to you...

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Originally Posted by LarsMac

Of the choices given though, I have made my selection, but I think I would really hold out for another choice.

Let´s hear it!

Joser · 07-30-2007, 22:05

With the facts I have from the OP, I would go on about my way and do nothing. What business is it of mine? Where's that option in the poll?

EarlVonKippler · 07-30-2007, 22:05

my choice is simple and not listed as an option.
it isn't my money, it isn't my locker, it isn't my concern. i walk the fuck away.

wth else would i do? i am not a nosy busybody needing to call any police and i am not a thief. so my options are go back to waiting for my bus.

edit - this question just gets me mad, actually.

fresco · 07-30-2007, 22:09

shit, did not read the second option -> impulse click on the first one

jim_T · 07-30-2007, 22:12

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Originally Posted by Joser

With the facts I have from the OP, I would go on about my way and do nothing. What business is it of mine? Where's that option in the poll?

left it out for obvious reasons...if u would just...walk away and do nothing...this isn´t a poll for u...

...so just don´t vote...

PINKY · 07-30-2007, 22:12

I agree, what about the option for not do anything about it.

Even if it looked like he was dodgey, still not worth getting involved. With that amount of cash, I wouldn't put myself and family at risk by going to the police (and with that amount I tend to think it would be putting them at risk).

I think a more suitable question to establish peoples morals would be he walks away leaving it unlocked...

LarsMac · 07-30-2007, 22:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim_T

Quote:

Originally Posted by LarsMac View Post
Well, with so little information, (firstly, how do I know the amount?) I see no dilemma.
The imagination can run wild with notions of what it is about, but in reality, it is not my business.

Regarding the amount...let´s just say...you know this for a "fact"...after all this is just a mindgame!

OK, so I know that there is a million bucks in the locker, and some guy just walked out with the key

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim_T

Quote:

Originally Posted by LarsMac View Post
I cannot assume that just because some guy has a large sum of cash that he is up to no good, can I?

True...but this isn´t about this "guy" LarsMac or if he is up to no good or not...it´s about you and the choice you would make based on the "facts" given to you...

The option I would take is not listed.

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Originally Posted by LarsMac View Post
Of the choices given though, I have made my selection, but I think I would really hold out for another choice.

Let´s hear it!

The choice that I would actually take which is not one of the options, would be to just go on about my own business.

However, since that does not appear to be one of my options in this game, the only viable one for me would be to pick the lock, and THEN go on about my business, which would now include what to do with my newfound wealth, besides getting as far away from that bus station, and as quickly, as possible.
Perhaps a cab to the airport or train station is a good first start, with perhaps a stop at a bank to convert some amount to travelers checks which are not as suspicious as cash when purchasing a hotel room or a ticket. Then get to another town and buy a car, a low end car that would arouse little suspicion when paying cash.
Then, ROAD TRIP!!!

View Poll Results: You have just watched someone put $1.000.000 into a locker at a bus station, you find yourself in a
Wait for the coast to clear, pick the lock and take the money.	7	28.00%
Clear the coast, blow the lock with your gun, walk out and grab the first blonde that passes by.	3	12.00%
Follow him, ambush him and grab the key along with any other goodies he might be carrying...	3	12.00%
Call the police, sure that something illegal is taking place and hope for a small reward.	12	48.00%
Voters: 25. You may not vote on this poll

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