Ethical Dilemma:Deciding People’s Fate

You are on a sinking ship and there You are on a sinking ship and there is only ONE lifeboat available. is only ONE lifeboat available. Posted on the side of the lifeboat is Posted on the side of the lifeboat is a sign which reads, “Maximum a sign which reads, “Maximum Occupancy” - 8 persons…this boat Occupancy” - 8 persons…this boat will sink if over occupied.” Standing will sink if over occupied.” Standing on the deck and waiting on board on the deck and waiting on board the lifeboat are nine adults and one the lifeboat are nine adults and one child.child.

You must decide who dies. Be You must decide who dies. Be prepared to defend your decision!!prepared to defend your decision!!

Young Young mother mother

and and infantinfant

A 68 year A 68 year old wifeold wife

A 75 year A 75 year old retired old retired physicianphysician

A 17 year A 17 year old, pregnant old, pregnant girlgirl (this (this counts as counts as one person one person was raped)was raped)

Member of the ClergyMember of the Clergy

A professional A professional athlete (male athlete (male has AIDS) has AIDS)

Her husband, a banker

A middle aged school teacher