What Would You Do Analysis

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What would you do when you see something that isn't right? Most people when they get asked they say they would to the right thing. But can they put their plan into action when they see something wrong. "What Would You Do" is a tv show that showcases those kinds of people in action. Some of these people are obliging and will come out of the situation prevailing their accomplishments. But when it comes to this stuff, we should always try and do the right thing even if no one is looking.

The first situation that is given to us, is a white male that is trying to steal a bike that is not his. Lots of people come right past this thief but don't say anything. 100 people go by in one hour but only two stop to help. When a black male stepped into
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Those boys relish in the fact that they are beating up a person, which to them isn't a person at all. But to me, I believe that it is wrong to beat up anyone. Not just because bullying is bad, but also because you don't know what that person is going through in their own minds. When theses kids beat up the male and female, it was almost like a boost to society of what those kids actually do and what makes them appear adamant to the adults. When the delinquents start hammering away on the man people start to rush over and help out. They say that you can't beat him up because he is a human being, which is true because, going back to stereotypes, just because they are different doesn't mean that we should beat them and disregard because of an impetus. This shows us the humans care for other humans despite race, gender, sex, …show more content…
Wether those being racial stereotypes or sexual ones, we can relate to them. I feel that you should get involved when you see something that is wrong even if "it isn't my job", or "I didn't want to get involved." Because you getting involved could save lives. When we watched the video about the man jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge, no one stopped to help him. When you see something wrong what should you do? Should you say it's not my business, or should you help out the person by even asking if they are okay? It all boils down to doing the right thing even if you didn't want to get involved with the situation. As Linda Hamilton demonstrated when the man fell down on the side walk, she knew she could do something to help out even if she didn't know the person at all. Nevertheless she still stopped and helped the man, while comforting him. She asked for help which was a good thing to do because she believed that we should get involved and do the right thing. Even if it isn't someone we know, because helping can go a long way, even to the extent of saving someones

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