If you had to choose between the last two tigers on the planet and a human which would you chose and why?
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That’s a toughie. Choosing the human over the tigers will lead to the extinction of an entire species; on the other hand, human life, in everyday context would certainly be more valued than the tiger’s.
On impulse, the tiger would be the first choice, seeing it is in danger of extinction. But it could maybe come down to “who” is at stake. If it were a relative or a friend, the tigers would only seem as mere animals and it would be natural to blindly choose the human. Then again if it were a random stranger, we would pause and ponder over whom to choose. So on the whole, I feel the morality of the choice is purely circumstantial.
As Leah said, the question of "who" would arise. And the fact is it doesn't matter, that person is someone's son, someone's daughter, mother, father, friend. Many species have gone extinct and it's just the way nature intended it to be. To get to the extent of having just 2 tigers left in the world would mean that they are struggling to survive.
I would have to pick the human, in general human life is more valued than the lives of animals and unfortunately the same principle applies for this scenario.
Thing is, the tigers are also or were also someone's daughter, mother, father.
Agree with both, depends on who it is. The tigers do just become an "animal" to us if it was a choice between one of our relatives. But then again, this question is harder than one thinks, even if it was the way nature intended it to be, who wants such a creature to be extinct? :[
I agree with Leah. With all our natural emotions,an insensible decision could be made if it was our friend or relative.
But why not exchange one human from an entire population of about 7 billion for the continuation of the extraordinary tiger species.
After all, we are the cause of their extinction. I doubt it's just the way nature intended it to be. =[
The answer would depend upon whether we know or care about the person who would be 'sacrificed'. Even if it wasn't a person we would personally know, he or she would always be someones close friend or family, which is why the decision would sad fully have to be giving up the tigers, just the fact that they are already that close to extinction would show how much they are struggling to survive, and choosing them over the human would just delay the inevitable.
It’s so difficult to decide who to choose.
Honestly, in my opinion, I think I would go for the human life because, as Duwane said, in general We are the better species than animals, and our life matters more than theirs.
Would it be totally insensitive and heartless for me to say that humans are not worthy and we must do our best to save the tigers because I like tigers better than human beings...?
Ok, here comes a proper answer haha
I agree with Leah on the whole 'it depends' thing. If it was me or my mother or my sister in exchange for the survival of the species, then I'd have to get my priorities straight. After all, which do I care for more?
But if it were, for example, a criminal or a serial killer's life in exchange for the animals, then LET THE TIGERS LIVE~
To be honest, I do not agree on the high value human life. It's speciest. We are neither more important nor less important than any other creature on the planet.
We value human life because we ourselves are humans. If you were a tiger, wouldn't you value the life of your fellowcats rather than some good-for-nothing humans?
Like everyone said, the question of who would arise- so it's a hard question to ask anyone.
I myself would just not be able to pick an answer, between the last two tigers on the planet, or an innocent human being?
Honestly, I don't know : if it was someone close to you, I'm sure one would would automatically be drawn to the human.
I know this might sound very cruel to many of you but I would choose the tigers over the humans because humans are always going to be around but, the lions will never be seen again by the future generation. I think that for the sake of it's species the sacrifice should be made.
I'd definitely choose the last pair of tigers. If you come to think of it, There are almost 7 billion humans and only 2 tigers left.
If the tigers become extinct, which they almost are, eventually the entire ecosystem will be disrupted. We need the tigers more than we need that one human being.
But that aside, Like leah stated, The person at stake also counts. If its a loved one or some one i care about, then the tigers and the ecosystem will have to be sacrificed.
What Leah said. :/ :P
If the human is someone you love then you would obviously go for the human, if its someone who is totally un-related to you, tigers would be a better choice. :)
I would choose two tigers. I think that whatever has been done to tigers around the world is devastating. I would save them and care for them because it was an animals planet before humans. Wherever I look; the TV or newspaper, humans seem to have a pretty bad life anyway, so bad that they think the world is going to end.
Humans are not a peaceful species at heart.
Tough one. But as simple as I can put it, i think i will choose the tigers.
Choosing the two tigers means they will eventually mate and produce generations. This in turn will keep the species surviving and an the ecosystem won't be disrupted.
However, as many above have mentioned, if that person were a close friend or a relative, our blind humanity will instantly lead us to choosing that person that belongs to our own specie.
I'd choose the last two tigers as its important to breed them as they are the only tigers left on the planet. A human would be important but not as important as the tiger because there's not only one last human living, but there are a lot more living out there. Therefore, I think it would be pretty sensible to choose the two tigers over a human.
I think it all comes down to the matter of who the person is.
Like everyone has already mentioned, if it were a relative or a friend, then it would undoubtedly be them. Whereas if the person was a criminal, I would personally choose the tigers.
So again, I repeat, ultimately it depends on the situation.
i don't know what's come over me, but i would have usually said i would go for the tigers. this time however, for reasons unknown to me at the current time, i would save the human. that single human may mean the world to someone or someones else (excuse the grammar), and by sacrificing that individual you are emotionally murdering many others. :(
And anyways,future genrations won't know what they are missing, because they never had it. on the other hand, considering we're in this day and age, science will probably find a way to bring the species back into existence.
Hmm,I feel like I am being judged now.
I would choose to save the tigers UNLESS the human,of all the people on earth,is someone close to me. Indeed, I am all hypocrite and unjust,but wouldn't anyone else do the same?
The tigers, most probably, since if I didn't pick them, I would be putting an end to an entire species.
This is unless, ofcourse, the person is someone dear to me.. [Yes, yes, ho hum..]
But, just so we're clear, under NO circumstance do I feel as if human life has more value than the lives of animals, or these tigers. The tigers deserve to live just as much as the human does. In this case, even more, actually, since they're the last two of their kind, where as the human.. not so much.
But yes, I will go against all my strong beliefs that animals should be treated equally for someone I love. ..[Because I'm cheesy like that.]
Well honestly im not sure...
If it was any random stranger I would pick the Tigers within a blink of an eye. Because by picking the human, I would be responsible of wiping out an entire species...
Although, what if the person (like already mentioned) is someone you knew?.. What then? OR even if it was a stranger to you, that stranger could be someone's father, brother, mother, sister, friend, etc.
Or lets look at it this way, what if it were up to someone else to decide who to save and they'd have to decide whether to save the tigers or your mother perhaps. Even if, to that person your mother was a stranger, to you she's not. So wouldn't you want that stranger to save your mother despite her being a complete stranger to whoever had to make the choice?
So yea to conclude, I don't really know who I'd pick to save.
Hhm..well this is sort of a tough one! I completely agree with what Duwane said. Yes tigers are also a living creation and do have some sort of family, also these tigers are almost extinct, therefore saving them is almost pointless as they are on next to die. Whereas saving humans has a much greater impact! Humans are most definitely likely to survive longer than tigers, like Duwane said "the humans life is more valued".
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