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A drunk driver hits and kills a homeless man. You discover the driver is the only surgeon capable of performing emergency surgery on your child tomorrow. If you report him today, he goes to jail and your child dies.

Still open. What would you do?

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Current split · aired 2026-09-25

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Stay silent169 votesReport him

51% chose “Stay silent”.

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  • Spain1 votes

What each choice meant

A · Stay silent

You stayed silent. Your child was saved; the surgeon remains free.

The Protective Parent — Your child's life comes before any concept of justice.

B · Report him

You reported him. The surgeon was arrested; your child passed away.

The Upright Citizen — The law and justice must apply equally, regardless of who the victim or offender is.