wmw999 2,587 #1 July 7, 2016 Yeah, yet another simplistic poll Generally, which of these is most likely to be the highest priority when they are in direct conflict (i.e. they are in direct conflict -- think of the example of saving your cousin or the rest of the apartment complex in a fire). I'm assuming that for most people, saving the life of an immediate family member like a child or spouse will automatically kick in all sorts of stuff that throws dispassionate reason to the winds. Are there times when you question this order of priorities? What interferes with them? Just curious -- not trying to trap anyone. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanG 1 #2 July 7, 2016 Wow, this is a tough one. I can think of different scenarios where my answer would change. For instance, freedom vs lives of my loved ones would get a different priority if the freedom at risk were the freedom to dance the macarena or the freedom of speech. In general I'd prioritize basic human freedom at the top, but only if were talking about real freedom. If it were fighting the Nazis then I'd say that's more important that anything else. If it were fighting against some ill defined loss of freedom (you are forced to say 'Donald Trump is Great' before you can enter a federal building) I don't think I'd sacrifice my wife to fight against that. - Dan G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #3 July 7, 2016 Probably going to go with a variation of Maslow and set theory on this. Number of lives (let's call that civilization) probably goes at the top. Since I assume that includes the people who are important to me. Lives of people important to me next. Financial stability (let's call that food, shelter, and medical coverage at a minimum because I still want the above to survive). Freedom (hey, we ALL make compromises and we all give up at least a little freedom just to live). The absolute bottom is a toss up. Between Patriotism and Religion I think you have two things that can really screw up the Freedom item above it but I can't decide which is worse if misused.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
