>> On P-Earth, most likely, since (a) they're routinely spending time with (and patching up) more aggressive allies, (b) they're usually the designated medic/calming presence in a mixed group, and (c) teaching people (and especially students/mentees) how to fix problems (reasonably and age-appropriate) is consistent with childrearing practices.<<
That's what I thought. Besides, Friends like helping people in general, so first aid is good for that.
>> I do remember a story about an activist stunt where "If the security guard has a heart attack after we barricade the door, do we unblock the door (and give up on the activism stunt)?" was considered during planning. The group might not have been entirely Quaker, but probbably would have included a few - I think the story was in Philadelphia?<<
Well, it depends first on the activists. If they are pacifists who care a great deal about preserving human life, then the guard's life is more important than a stunt ... also more newsworthy. But if they're muckrakers or other troublemakers, then the guard is not their responsibility.
Of course, there's a simpler solution. If you don't have a definite need to see out into that area, just don't look. What you don't know is not your ethical responsibility, unless it's something you should know because you have charge of it.
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dancing_serpent
Re: Hmm ...
Date: 2024-12-26 04:15 am (UTC)That's what I thought. Besides, Friends like helping people in general, so first aid is good for that.
>> I do remember a story about an activist stunt where "If the security guard has a heart attack after we barricade the door, do we unblock the door (and give up on the activism stunt)?" was considered during planning. The group might not have been entirely Quaker, but probbably would have included a few - I think the story was in Philadelphia?<<
Well, it depends first on the activists. If they are pacifists who care a great deal about preserving human life, then the guard's life is more important than a stunt ... also more newsworthy. But if they're muckrakers or other troublemakers, then the guard is not their responsibility.
Of course, there's a simpler solution. If you don't have a definite need to see out into that area, just don't look. What you don't know is not your ethical responsibility, unless it's something you should know because you have charge of it.