Topic: Test to see where you stand Morally...
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Mon 09/14/09 06:36 AM

This test only has one question, but it's a very important one. By giving an honest answer, you will discover where you stand morally.
No one else will know, so you won’t be fooling anyone but yourself if you give anything but a truthful answer.

The test features an unlikely, completely fictional situation in which you will have to make a decision. Remember that your answer needs to be honest, yet spontaneous. Please read slowly and thoughtfully, giving due consideration to each line.

Here's the situation:
You are in Florida; Miami to be specific. There is chaos all around you caused by a hurricane with severe flooding. This is a flood of biblical proportions. You are a photo journalist working for a major newspaper, and you're caught in the middle of this epic disaster. The situation is nearly hopeless. You're trying to shoot career-making photos.
There are houses and people swirling around you, some disappearing under the water. Nature is unleashing all of its destructive fury. Suddenly you see a man floundering in the water. He is fighting for his life, trying not to be taken down with the debris. You move closer...somehow the man looks familiar. You suddenly realize who it is. It's George W. Bush, President of the United States!! At the same time you notice that the raging waters are about to take him under... forever.

You know that by giving a little assistance you can save the life of G.W. Bush, or you can shoot a dramatic Pulitzer Prize winning photo, documenting the death of one of the world's most powerful men.

So here's the question, and please give an honest answer:

Would you select high contrast color film, or would you go with the classic simplicity of black and white?



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Mon 09/14/09 07:40 AM
If I could do it, I would save the human being known as George Bush. Someone else will be around to take the pic.

Dragoness's photo
Mon 09/14/09 08:02 AM
I would save the life of the worst killer in the world if I was able to. I am neither judge nor jury to their crimes.

no photo
Mon 09/14/09 08:35 AM
This is a no-brainer. I try always to take the high road when given a choice. So it doesn't matter whose name you insert as the person in mortal peril. If it is in my power to save a life I do it.

The alternative, a decision to promote a career, merely ensures a good living. But what good is that if my conscience will not let me live with my decision?

oldsage's photo
Mon 09/14/09 11:03 AM
Like them or not, I would always save the life.
Never know what your example may bring about.

craftykitty's photo
Mon 09/14/09 07:00 PM
no question--would always try to save the life
no matter who they are

longislandangel's photo
Mon 09/14/09 07:11 PM
You are all missing the one question that is being asked.

no photo
Mon 09/14/09 11:10 PM

You are all missing the one question that is being asked.



I can't speak for everyone, but I chose to ignore it to address a more important issue. Bush bashing was inappropriate when he was president, and even less appropriate now.

So fine, I will answer the question. Since I will be busy saving a life, or dying in the attempt, the only pics taken will be by someone else. If I am successful in my attempt to save his life, beautiful, full color portrayal is in order. If I am unsuccessful and we both perish, black and white would fit the tone of the event more appropriately. whoa tongue2

euphoriaholic's photo
Tue 09/15/09 02:43 PM
laugh laugh


This test only has one question, but it's a very important one. By giving an honest answer, you will discover where you stand morally.
No one else will know, so you won’t be fooling anyone but yourself if you give anything but a truthful answer.

The test features an unlikely, completely fictional situation in which you will have to make a decision. Remember that your answer needs to be honest, yet spontaneous. Please read slowly and thoughtfully, giving due consideration to each line.

Here's the situation:
You are in Florida; Miami to be specific. There is chaos all around you caused by a hurricane with severe flooding. This is a flood of biblical proportions. You are a photo journalist working for a major newspaper, and you're caught in the middle of this epic disaster. The situation is nearly hopeless. You're trying to shoot career-making photos.
There are houses and people swirling around you, some disappearing under the water. Nature is unleashing all of its destructive fury. Suddenly you see a man floundering in the water. He is fighting for his life, trying not to be taken down with the debris. You move closer...somehow the man looks familiar. You suddenly realize who it is. It's George W. Bush, President of the United States!! At the same time you notice that the raging waters are about to take him under... forever.

You know that by giving a little assistance you can save the life of G.W. Bush, or you can shoot a dramatic Pulitzer Prize winning photo, documenting the death of one of the world's most powerful men.

So here's the question, and please give an honest answer:

Would you select high contrast color film, or would you go with the classic simplicity of black and white?




seamac's photo
Tue 09/15/09 03:55 PM
black and white and save his life. I am just that good! LOL