The dog is your dog. You've had him since he was a puppy. He is a loyal, intelligent and loving companion. He has saved your life by barking to warn you of a fire in your home while you were asleep. He is like family to you. He is a dog.
The man is a complete bastard. He is a liar/adulterer/rapist/murderer/sexist/mo
The boat sinks. Neither of your companions can swim; you are strong enough to get one of them to safety, but not both.
Your moral dilemma for the day is:
Which do you save?
The dog
39(92.9%)
The man
2(4.8%)
Whichever is nearest (the cop-out clause)
1(2.4%)
Was this a difficult decision?
Yes
4(9.5%)
No
38(90.5%)
Instead of a dog, your non-human companion is the last remaining representative of a rare animal species, and pregnant. Which do you save?
The pregnant rare animal
33(78.6%)
The man
5(11.9%)
Whichever is nearest (the cop-out clause)
4(9.5%)
Was this a difficult decision?
Yes
11(26.2%)
No
31(73.8%)
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