The Trolley Problem

[kate_spencer]

You can do one thing that will make one person happy or healthy or safe.  You can do one thing that will do the same for a group of people. What do you do

Comments

[eternal_ot]

Stay the same, would be the advice I would offer. Your own happiness should be your priority. *Hugs*

[rayaso]

This is a nice twist on the problem. Put your own happiness above the others, especially since they need to be challenged and they need the perspective you bring to the class. Plus, do idiots deserve the sacrifice? Keep talking!

[my_name_is_jenn]

I work at a newspaper and we have to be so, so, so careful about not coming across as leaning one particular way. We occasionally chat it up during work hours (nobody in my department does any writing, but we do have to edit to make sure everything's publishable), but we mostly try to keep politics out of the discussions.

I say keep speaking up. Those young'uns may get irritated, but at least you're voicing your opinions. You're letting your voice be heard.

[dee_aar2]

Keep those thoughts coming ... Let your voice be heard.

There is no point in self sacrifice and self destruction. It is hardly ever appreciated.

[halfshellvenus]

I wasn't expecting this to be a non-abstract question, though it fits your situation.

I think you have the option to compromise, which the trolley problem does not allow.

Be a little more tactful if possible, especially in dealing with other students' opinions, because tact is a useful social skill in most settings. BUT... don't be afraid to speak up.

Because the other dangling difference here is that students who speak up are participating, which tends to weight more favorably with the teacher than sitting in silence. :)