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A FAT MAN IS LEADING A GROUP OF PEOPLE OUT OF A CAVE ON THE COAST; HE

GETS STUCK IN THE MOUTH OF THE CAVE. HIGH TIDE IS APPROACHING AND
UNLESS THE FAT MAN IS UNSTUCK, EVERYONE INSIDE THE CAVE WILL DROWN
EXCEPT FOR THE FAT MAN BECAUSE HIS HEAD IS OUTSIDE OF THE
CAVE. UNFORTUNATELY OR FORTUNATELY, SOMEONE IS CARRYING A STICK OF
DYNAMITE WITH THEM. THEY HAVE TRIED EVERY WAY POSSIBLE TO GET THE FAT
MAN LOOSE, AND THEY COME TO THE REALIZATION THAT THE ONLY WAY TO GET
HIM LOOSE IS TO USE THE STICK OF DYNAMITE WHICH WILL DEFINITELY KILL
HIM. IF THEY DO NOT USE THIS STICK OF DYNAMITE, THE ENTIRE GROUP, EXCEPT
FOR THE FAT MAN, WILL DROWN IN THE CAVE. WHAT SHOULD THEY DO IN THIS
DILEMMA?
Write a response , highlighting what
YOU think they should do and WHY!
REFLECT UPON THE F0LLOWING QUESTIONS IN
YOUR RESPONSE…
Who would you choose to save?

WHY?

Is this decision difficult to make?

WHY/WHY NOT?

Is your choice fair for everyone in the cave?

WHY/WHY NOT?
WHAT IF…
What if we were to substitute a pregnant lady for the fat man?

Does this change your decision? WHY?

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