Rich Groot

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Responsibility. Consequences. Bravery. Cowardice. Honor. The thief made a choice to prey on someone weaker than himself, to take something that wasn't his. The donut guy, when he hung up on 911, chose not to involve the police. He may also have chosen to not confront the thief, the video doesn't show that part of the story. The thief had a responsibility, as a member of society, to protect both the woman and her property. The donut guy had the same responsibility to the woman and so far as we could see failed in his responsibility to the her. Thieves (and other criminals) have always preyed on others, but at some times and places in our society people have recognized a responsibility to deal with criminals regardless of possible personal consequences. Indeed, how can one retain any sense of honor if one does not protect other members of society? For myself, I believe the donut guy had a moral responsibility to see to the capture of the thief, by one means or another, regardless of personal risk, or of risk to others on the bus.

9 months, 3 weeks ago In response to Transit

Define what responsibility means to you.