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I don't think it is impossible for a situation to occur where one has no option that saves any of the five without killing the one. Perhaps not any situation t

• CapitalistCartr 11y ago
  The question lacks nuance; its black and white, more than people's supposed morality. In reality, the World is complex. Maybe there isn't a way to save everyone, but people aren't going to take your word for it. The real-world answer is to look for a way. Ask black-and-white questions; get stupid, black-and-white answers.
  • drdeca 11y ago
    Well, yeah, look for a way, and then, what do you do upon not finding one? You either act, or you do not, but you must choose.
    • tim333 11y ago
      That assumes you only have a yes no choice. That's almost never the case in real life.
      • drdeca 11y ago
        See "Perhaps not any situation that ever has or ever will happen, but I don't think that there is not any situation that ever could happen like that [I.e. I think that it is /possible/ for such a situation to happen.]. And therefore, while it might not have a high priority, I think it is a valid question." So, yes, I agree, such situations (where, upon looking, one finds no option better than either of the two) would be extremely rare. I still think the question of "If it does happen, what should you do?" is a valid one.