Would I Do That?
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When I was younger I used to say that I wanted to die like that, saving other people. I thought it was the greatest way to be remembered. Plus, everyone dies eventually anyway, so why not do it saving other people?
Now that I am older I am a little less idealistic. There is so much to live for, I know this now. Is dying heroically worth giving up a perfectly good life?
This guy was so young...makes me wonder how I could ever be so certain I would give my life up for another.
So the question remains, would I? I have to say I don't know. I mean, I don't think I could actually answer that unless I was in a situation where it was happening. Would I sacrifice myself to save those around me?
I wish I knew. But at the same time, I hope I never have to know.
Check out the article above.
When I was younger I used to say that I wanted to die like that, saving other people. I thought it was the greatest way to be remembered. Plus, everyone dies eventually anyway, so why not do it saving other people?
Now that I am older I am a little less idealistic. There is so much to live for, I know this now. Is dying heroically worth giving up a perfectly good life?
This guy was so young...makes me wonder how I could ever be so certain I would give my life up for another.
So the question remains, would I? I have to say I don't know. I mean, I don't think I could actually answer that unless I was in a situation where it was happening. Would I sacrifice myself to save those around me?
I wish I knew. But at the same time, I hope I never have to know.