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Alonzo
09-11-2007, 01:01 AM
Here's a dilemma for you... With all your honor and dignity what would you do? This test only has one question, but it's a very important one.

Please don't answer it without giving it some serious thought. By giving an honest answer you will be able to test where you stand morally.

The test features an unlikely, completely fictional situation, where you will have to make a decision one way or the other. Remember that your answer needs to be honest, yet spontaneous. Please scroll down slowly and consider each line - this is important for the test to work accurately.

You're in Florida...In Miami, to be exact. There is great chaos going on around you, caused by a hurricane and severe floods. There are huge masses of water all over you. You are a CNN photographer and you are in the middle of this great disaster. The situation is nearly hopeless. You're trying to shoot very impressive photos. There are houses and people floating around you, disappearing into the water. Nature is showing all its destructive power and is ripping everything away with it.

Suddenly you see a man in the water, he is fighting for his life, trying not to be taken away by the masses of water and mud. You move closer. Somehow the man looks familiar.

Suddenly you know who it is -- it's George W. Bush!

At the same time you notice that the raging waters are about to take him away, forever. You have two options. You can save him or you can take the best photo of your life. So you can save the life of George W. Bush, or you can shoot a Pulitzer prize winning photo, a unique photo displaying the death of one of the world's most powerful men.

And here's the question (please give an honest answer):

Would you select color film, or rather go with the simplicity of classic black and white?

http://politicalhumor.about.com/library/jokes/bljokebushmoraldilemma.htm

preservanation
09-11-2007, 01:15 AM
The moral dilemma I face is whether or not to respond to you, and risk being banned.

nevadamedic
09-11-2007, 01:18 AM
The moral dilemma I face is whether or not to respond to you, and risk being banned.


That was a pathetic attempt at humor.

preservanation
09-11-2007, 01:20 AM
Which one, Zo's or mine?
It's getting late.

Alonzo
09-11-2007, 01:26 AM
The moral dilemma I face is whether or not to respond to you, and risk being banned.


You can always respond in a pm or respond in fools paradise. Nothing will happen there. You can wish me dead if you want, doesn't really bother me.

preservanation
09-11-2007, 01:28 AM
I'm kidding, Zo.
Geeze.
Time to go.[hr]

The moral dilemma I face is whether or not to respond to you, and risk being banned.


You can always respond in a pm or respond in fools paradise. Nothing will happen there. You can wish me dead if you want, doesn't really bother me.
But Zo, if I were to wish you dead it would bother me

nevadamedic
09-11-2007, 01:28 AM
Which one, Zo's or mine?
It's getting late.


Zo.

Alonzo
09-11-2007, 01:30 AM
I'm kidding, Zo.
Geeze.
Time to go.


Ah. I couldn't tell, though I thought it was kind of funny.

But Zo, if I were to wish you dead it would bother me

Ya, you never struck me as the type of guy who would do such a thing.

preservanation
09-11-2007, 01:32 AM
I'm kidding, Zo.
Geeze.
Time to go.


Ah. I couldn't tell, though I thought it was kind of funny.
Buenas nachos, chulo.
Must live to fight another day.

underdawg
09-11-2007, 03:41 AM
This does raise an interesting question. Is a person legally required to give aid and assistence to someone who is in mortal danger by risking your own life to save them? Would you also get into trouble by taking pictures of someone's demise?

jafar00
09-11-2007, 02:15 PM
In this Digital Age, you could always take the colour out and add some artsy grain in Photoshop after so there really isn't much of a dilemma. :madlaugh:


On a more seriouis side, I'd more likely pull him from the water, then while I have him without his security detail or publicity crew, I'd take the opportunity for an impromptu, exclusive interview where I could ask some cutting edge, unscripted questions, then take the picture and get some other journalistic awards. ;)

Saigio
09-11-2007, 05:57 PM
Black and white.
It gives it a classical feel.

Buck Laser
09-12-2007, 02:26 AM
I have to agree with Saigio. Black and white would capture the pathos of the scene, especially all the onlookers trying to decide whether to risk going after him.

Somehow, the suggestion of shooting it digitally just seems out of place, y'know?

underdawg
09-12-2007, 03:37 AM
I would use my camcorder to capture audio also.