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I mean, having someone die on your doorstep because you didn’t help them seems like a large downside to me.

• pmiller2 7y ago
  Multiply that by the probability of it happening to get the risk, though.
  • mruts 7y ago
    You could make the same argument about helping someone change their tire on the side of the road. Or helping a blind person cross the road. Life is full of risks but constantly worrying about them isn’t worth it, especially if it comes at the expense of actually helping someone who is in danger. If you see someone getting abused or needs help, I think you should do the right thing and try and help them, because everyone helping each other reduces risk for everyone and makes a better society.
    • pmiller2 7y ago
      Ok, also factor in the probability that the person at your door isn’t dying or in desperate need of help, but is actually out to take advantage of you (or, at least waste your time).
      • mruts 7y ago
        Well, fortunately, doors have peepholes.