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The Noid
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I could live much better with a dog's death on my conscience, than a person's.The Draft Robot
Footballguy
die.
roadkill1292
Footballguy
Oh, that's an interesting perspective. I would throw in my dog if it would save a stranger, but not for a stranger who would vote to save his dog over a stranger. But of course I wouldn't know this.
Tebow would part the seas and save both imo
roadkill1292
Footballguy
If you and a stranger's dog were drowning and the stranger saved you instead of his dog, would those of you in the "save the dog" camp change your tune?
Wrighteous Ray
Footballguy
I had never owned a dog when this poll first appeared and I couldn't understand how anyone would vote "dog." Now that I've been a dog owner for a year, I'm even more convinced that you "dog" voters are sociopaths.
Cliff Clavin
Footballguy
Had a pup for about two weeks now. I'm convinced that anyone who would save a stranger is a heartless sociopath.
roadkill1292
Footballguy
SmoovySmoov
The Way of the Samurai
......and the person turned out to be Jerry Sandusky.
NutterButter
Footballguy
I'd save my dog over almost all adults I do know; strangers don't stand a chance. If it was a child though, I'd have to go with a child.
Devilsden2001
Footballguy
Not even a hesitation in my answer I would save my dog before I would save a stranger.
Do you mean that I would have the chance to save this exact person at a later date?If so, then yes, I would save this person instead of my dog.
A lot of people end up getting hit by cars trying to save their dogs from traffic. These people are idiots.I've read several stories over the years of guys swimming out to save their drowning dog, only to drown themselves. Then the dog ends up swimming to shore and surviving.I wonder if any of them were FBG who voted "Dog".
Cliff Clavin
Footballguy
A lot of people end up getting hit by cars trying to save their dogs from traffic. These people are idiots. heroes.I've read several stories over the years of guys swimming out to save their drowning dog, only to drown themselves. Then the dog ends up swimming to shore and surviving.
I wonder if any of them were FBG who voted "Dog".
KiddLattimer
Footballguy
but at that point they're no longer a stranger
jomar
Footballguy
And, since he's already saved me once, he's probably the better swimmer. I'd yell encouragement to him while saving the dog.
NutterButter
Footballguy
In all fairness to Jim11, can the OP please state the race of the stranger.
bonesman
Footballguy
I think age and gender are really the most relevant factors I consider before I take my shoes off.
NutterButter
Footballguy
Well if you know Jim11, you know that race would be a critical factor in the decision he'd make.
gandalas
Footballguy
My dog, in a heartbeat. He is my companion, my loyal bunkmate who sleeps in my room at night, is there to greet me at the end of a long day with his tail wagging, ready to defend ME in an instant against any threat...
Sorry, but I would save him over some of the people that I DO know, let alone ones I do not. Guess I am screwed up like that...
Sorry, but I would save him over some of the people that I DO know, let alone ones I do not. Guess I am screwed up like that...
McGarnicle
Footballguy
I would absolutely save my dog. She's awesome and I love her more than many humans. If there were cats around, I'd throw them in the river so the stranger would have some company in the afterlife.
Angry Beavers
Footballguy
For some reason I was possessed to pose this question a couple of weekends ago to a gathering of somewhat related adults for a kids birthday party. Most of us, including me, said save the dog, except my SIL who is nuts who said save the stranger. I would save my dog over many people I know, let alone a stranger.
money.never.sleeps
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JoeSteeler
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Disc Shark
Footballguy
Frightening poll results here. I hope all of you idiot dog lovers out there are never the "stranger".
bostonfred
Footballguy
If somebody were driving down the street and hit your dog, you'd be upset. Really upset. If someone were driving down the street and hit a stranger, you'd want them thrown in jail.
If your wife and kids witnessed you saving the stranger and letting your own dog die, they'd be really sad, and your kids might not understand. If they witnessed you saving the dog, they would be accessories.
If your wife and kids witnessed you saving the stranger and letting your own dog die, they'd be really sad, and your kids might not understand. If they witnessed you saving the dog, they would be accessories.
SoCalBroncoFan
Footballguy
For all the people that answered dog.
Imagine you and a dog have fallen into icy water and only one of you could be saved.
Would you expect the dog-owner to save you or his dog? Would you be upset if he let you die to save his dog?
Imagine you and a dog have fallen into icy water and only one of you could be saved.
Would you expect the dog-owner to save you or his dog? Would you be upset if he let you die to save his dog?
Apple Jack
Footballguy
Why do you think you are more important than my dog?'Disc Shark said:
Cliff Clavin
Footballguy
I'd expect the dog-owner to save who was more important to him.
JoeSteeler
Footballguy
His dog. If I am dumb enough to fall into icy water I deserve to die
joffer
Footballguy
What kind of dog?
Mark Davis
Footballguy
Please. I've dealt with enough scumbags in business I wouldn't ruin my suit of clothes going in after some of those folks. Saving my dog would be a bonus.
I wouldn't care. I'd be dead.
Disc Shark
Footballguy
Because all people are more important than all dogs. It's subhuman to think otherwise.
Cliff Clavin
Footballguy
Wrong. My dog is far more important to me than you are.
Disc Shark
Footballguy
As far as you know.
fatguyinalittlecoat
Footballguy
I think this has to be the winner by far. Over 1000 votes and counting. By comparison, the GM & Shuke Eat-Off thread has fewer than 500 votes. Not sure what else would come close.
fatguyinalittlecoat
Footballguy
Wait, I think this one is actually in second: Your opinion on the job that President Obama is doing so far. 1109 votes compared to 1174 here. I'd expect the gap to widen, though, since Obama only has 4 more years as President and the dog/stranger controversy is eternal.
Cliff Clavin
Footballguy
Uh, yeah. That is why you'd fall into the stranger category.
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