ASP class at the second period in 5/7 Fri.

In the sea there is a long mine. 12 people are in the mine, then an earthquake has occurred and they are left there. We, five people, should help them using only one long rope. Who we should rescue first? Or in what order we should rescue them?

We discussed about on what standards we decide who is should helped earlier. Considering the person's ability or condition, for example whether he or she is strong, have disease or can swim well. Considering how the people contribute to their family or community how they put them trouble is also important. However, our group think these standards are subjective, so perhaps the judging is biased. The conclusion of our group is that considering only the person's age is best because it is fair.

In Japan, if we are faced to that situation, old people, young children and people who have serious disease, that is weaker people, may be rescued first, and then women are rescued. I think it is a little strange. If only weak people are helped and their family who take care of them die, the weak people can't live without trouble. There are stronger women than men and both are necessary for society.

This question is very difficult to have answers. I think considering only ages is the best way now because if use only standard, we can help quickly and can rescue many lives.