The ones who do nothing. They stand by in dismay but they don't lift a finger to help. Their lives, it seems, are too important to risk.
And yes, I hold them in complete and utter contempt.
Here's an example:
GARY, Ind. (CBS) ―
A 26-year-old convenience store clerk was shot and killed in broad daylight in Gary, Ind., and police say witnesses stood by and did nothing. CBS 2's Pamela Jones reports there are critical clues that may help crack the case.
2 comments:
Maybe "bystanders" works better.
In the postmodern era, traditionally defined heroic qualities, akin to the classic "knight in shining armor" type, have given way to the "gritty truth" of life, and authority in general is being questioned. The brooding vigilante or "noble criminal" archetype, seen in characters like Batman, is slowly becoming part of the popular conception of heroic valor rather than being characteristics that are deemed un-heroic
Troutbirder -
Whatever they may call themselves these days, I hope to God I'm never one of them. To stand by and do nothing - not even call 911 after the killers had fled - is not something I ever want to do.
cjh
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