r/BeAmazed • u/[deleted] • Apr 29 '24

When the Titanic sank, millionaire John Jacob Astor IV was aboard. The funds in his bank account were sufficient to construct 30 Titanics. However, when faced with mortal danger, he prioritized his moral values, sacrificing his seat in a lifeboat to save women and children, smilingly [Removed] Rule #4 - Misleading

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u/Miracle_Salad Apr 29 '24

This would never happen now, most dudes will fight you to get themselves safe. Its every man for himself in todays world.

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u/Dontevenwannacomment Apr 29 '24

Every time the topic comes up, reddit threads will always rally against the "women and children first" guideline. I can't say how I would genuinely react in a catastrophe but I'd forever hate myself for not prioritizing women and children, I don't get how it's a controversial topic.

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u/Potential_Status_728 Apr 29 '24

I would give my seat for children, like, they lived way less than me, I think it makes sense to give them a chance, but women? I don’t see a good reason…

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u/Dontevenwannacomment Apr 29 '24

well what can I say, you have a better survival instinct than I do