Bystander Apathy Analysis

Imagine sitting on a train. An individual typically would conjure up a variety of images, a cozy cabin with a cushioned booth and a table to eat the lavish meal the gracious waters served, or possibly less upscale but still comfortable, each person receiving his or her own seat, separate and spacious. Now with this image in mind, imagine a child starting to cry. The typical person would consider the child’s parents; they should comfort him or her. The crying continues and no one aids the lost boy. He stands in the wide aisle, alone. How did he get on this profligate mean of transportation? Why has no one yet attended to him? Would you help? According to a common psychology theory of bystander apathy, any individual most likely would stand by because others would help instead. Little do they understand, that is what the others are thinking, leaving the issue unaddressed, the child uncared for. Was that little boy white …show more content…
Our moral conscious sees the refugees as the little lost boy on the train. Without our assistance, most refugees will die because they lack the resources to survive on their own. Individuals cannot stand by and let others die while they go on living a life of luxury. They will die without support, or they will turn to terror organization where they and other innocent lives will eventually be taken.
Others counter this with the image of the ardent teenager. Some aspects of society already claim individuals from the Middle East have been through a tragedy and already turn to terror organizations. By assisting, Americans naively play into their game, and the worst part from this is America loses. The nations that aid are the ones targeted because they can easily arrive, terrorize, and exit. Americans fearfully restrict our boundaries because they intend to prevent that scenario. They intend to barricade the problems out of our country and turn a blind