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In the discussion thread: Why do bystanders fail to intervene when they see others in pain? [View all]

Response to FSogol (Reply #8)

Tue Apr 6, 2021, 03:07 PM

soothsayer (38,601 posts)

10. They would have been exonerated by public support

Maybe yelling “Hey! I’m calling the cops!”

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14 replies	Author	Time	Post
Why do bystanders fail to intervene when they see others in pain? [View all]	Nevilledog	Apr 2021	OP
Most common answer, fear and shock	bottomofthehill	Apr 2021	#1
See Philip Zimbardo's Ted Talk	jmbar2	Apr 2021	#2
I'm not one of those........ have never been, but sadly at 74 I have to step back...	secondwind	Apr 2021	#3
IMHO, perhaps THE most fundamental difference between us Liberals and the Cons ...	Hugh_Lebowski	Apr 2021	#4
"What did these security guards think they were securing in that moment?"	WhiskeyGrinder	Apr 2021	#5
We've been conditioned to trust authority/police's judgement and training. n/t	forgotmylogin	Apr 2021	#6
The attack was over in two seconds.	BlueTsunami2018	Apr 2021	#7
Maybe not just shut the door?	soothsayer	Apr 2021	#9
Security guards and surveillance cameras protect property and sometimes rich people.	FSogol	Apr 2021	#8
They would have been exonerated by public support	soothsayer	Apr 2021	#10
Unfortunately, it's nothing new. Reference: Kitty Genovese, 1964.	Buns_of_Fire	Apr 2021	#11
I'll never forget that incident...	2naSalit	Apr 2021	#13
My wife and I are both the sort who jump in...	hunter	Apr 2021	#12
I couldn't imagine just standing by. I couldn't live with myself if I didn't try to help someone	Vinca	Apr 2021	#14

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