Risk for a Reason

In the event of a disaster, would most people risk their lives to save a stranger? Think of true tories you have heard about people who, facing danger, save the lives of strangers. Why do some people risk their own lives to save others? Why do some people look out for themselves first? Which do you think you would do? DO you thin kthat the reason for the disaster would make a difference? For example, if there is a disaster because people foolishly put themselves at risk, would you be less willing to help than if the victims had no responsibility for their situation, such as in a natural disaster?

• No, I believe that not a lot of people would risk their lives to save the lives of strangers. Right now this moment, I cannot think of any true stories where people who, facing danger, save the lives of strangers, but I guess that firefighters saving some trapped drunken men may act as an example. I think that people risk their own lives to save others because it's their instinct. Also, the person may be very passionate or are very nice people. Others who would not risk their lives can be said as selfish, because they want to live longer. These people are the majority of the population. I am also one of these so called selfish people, because I would definitely go for my own life first. I also believe that the reason for disaster is an important issue, and sometimes also the person. These factors make a difference. I would definitely be less willing to help someone who is in danger because they put themselves at risk. If you really want me to save someone during a disaster, then it has to be a natural disaster, and, as I said before, the person and my relationship with the person also changes my decision.