Scenario #4:
You’re driving home from work when you witness a hit-and-run accident. The driver speeds away, leaving the victim lying injured on the side of the road. You’re the only witness to the incident.
Possible responses:
- Immediately call emergency services and assist the victim until help arrives.
- Pursue the hit-and-run driver to obtain their license plate number or other identifying information.
- Leave the scene and report the incident to the police later.
- Remain anonymous and avoid any involvement in the investigation.
Discussion questions:
- How would you weigh your personal safety and potential involvement against your moral obligation to help the victim?
- What emotions might arise from witnessing such a traumatic event and making a decision under pressure?
- Would you be willing to put yourself at risk to apprehend the hit-and-run driver and bring them to justice?
- How would you cope with the potential consequences of your actions, such as being called as a witness or facing retaliation from the perpetrator?
- How would this experience impact your perception of personal responsibility and civic duty?
Additional considerations:
- Explore the potential legal and ethical implications of your actions or inaction.
- Consider the potential impact of your decision on the victim’s well-being and their ability to seek justice.
- Reflect on the importance of community responsibility and the role of witnesses in ensuring public safety.
- Emphasize the value of courage and compassion in making difficult decisions that could have a significant impact on others’ lives.