Eyes Wide Shut

10/31/2020

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Due Fri., November 6, 2020 11:59 p.m. ICT

270 Comments

Arly (English 11 Block B)

11/3/2020 04:54:25 am

I think that most of the time, if a person sees something bad happening to someone else, they should do something to help them. People shouldn’t just stand and stare and just let bad things happen. Even though helping might put themselves into a risk, but I think that our mind will tell us to help, although it will still depend on our decisions that we make. If people choose to don’t help, then it may means that they only care about themselves and not others.

Pro (English 11 Block H)

11/3/2020 09:16:42 pm

I mostly agree with you, especially since you said "most of the time." In my opinion, the quote is too direct and absolute. You either help someone and be good, or don't help and be "cruel."

Wisely

11/4/2020 12:35:50 am

To be honest it's up to an individual to decide for themselves whether or not they will be taking the risk and consequences of their actions after helping someone in need of it,

Tonhom (Eng 11 Block B)

11/4/2020 03:03:41 am

I also think the same way as you did. Most of the time, if a person sees something bad happens to someone, they should do something to help them, but they also have to make sure that they can handle it because it is not safe.

First 3182 Eng11 BlockH

11/4/2020 06:26:42 am

I kind of agreed with you that if we see something bad happening to someone else, we should do something to help them. We shouldn't just stand and doing nothing or ignore because that is selfish. However, I also think that some person might not want to get involve, so they do nothing. They might have their reasons like they might not be able to help handle the situation too.

Kim-Hun (AP Research Block A)

11/11/2020 04:20:59 am

That is true, but it's still inevitable that doing nothing should be considered as being cruel. Not getting involved because of fear or having other reasons saves you out of trouble, but it's just a way to keep yourself out of it. You can't really look over the fact that if more people are contributing against cruelty it will decrease. If we have people that are waiting for the world to change, we won't ever get as far as having people that are willing to take part on changing the world themselves.

March(English 11 BlockB)

11/5/2020 05:18:55 am

I know that taking a risk and facing the consequences isn't worth it but isn't that what humans are born to do. If there is no risk what is the point of life? I know it could hurt you or even put you in a bad situation but helping someone is better than not doing anything and enjoy the show.

Beryl (AP Seminar Block A)

11/6/2020 05:37:28 am

I agree. When seeing someone subjected to cruelty, we SHOULD help. I also understand if people decide not to help though, because they have to look out not only for others, but also for themselves.

favian garnica

11/4/2022 09:35:11 am

yes cause when nobody speaks out for someone nowone is going to do something to make whatever that is bothering change.so when you dont speak out when someone else needs help that means you dont care but if that would be you,you would be asking help to.But yes i agree with that cause people be greedy now and days.

Ken (English 11 Block B)

11/3/2020 09:36:05 am

I disagree with this quotes because It can't apply to all the situation sometime helping can make it worse.

Ken (English 11 Block B)

11/3/2020 09:45:20 am

(continue) For example sticking your nose in other people's business even though we have a good intention but it will end up in a bad way. I think that just because he/she doesn't help doesn't me that he/she is a cruel person.

Ken (English 11 Block B)

11/3/2020 09:46:21 am

*mean*

Arly (English 11 Block B)

11/3/2020 08:24:02 pm

I also think that it can't apply to every situations. Sometimes helping can make it worse, but I think everyone knows their own limit of helping others. But staying safe is the most important.

Beryl (AP Seminar Block A)

11/6/2020 05:38:02 am

I agree, and also sometimes helping others could put yourself and your loved ones in danger too. It really depends on the situation.

Lara (English 12 BLKF)

11/6/2020 10:42:18 am

True, after reading your response I need to rethink. There's many reason why each person choose to be cruel. For example, they might chose to be cruel to help someone's life.

Wisely

11/3/2020 08:27:14 pm

I think that most people who sees cruelty often times won't help out. It depends on how cruel the action is. And often times, although there are some exceptions for people who is committed to helping others, we will always take care of ourselves first, regardless of another one's situation, because instinctively, we still follow the rules of survival of the fittest, just that we are applying this to the modern world.

Pro (English 11 Block H)

11/5/2020 07:19:57 am

I agree with you. It is not coded in human instinct to help others in need. That is not how nature and animals are coded. I also agree that we should make sure we are well off first before we start trying to help others.

Jacky English H

11/5/2020 07:36:52 am

I partly disagree and partly agree with what you wrote, I don't think people will act on how cruel the action is. I think that most of the time people act on their own self interest, if there's no benefit for them, why should they help the person suffering?

Sinny (AP Research Block A)

11/5/2020 10:23:05 am

I partly agreed that some humans would act on their own self-interest, and this is quite a sad reality. However, I gotta disagree with your opinion that if there's no benefit for them they wouldn't help the person suffering. Some people won't help only for their own interests, their educations, their religions could actually change their actions. Indeed, humans will live for interests, but when conscience is greater than interests, people will also choose to lend a helping hand themselves.

Tonhom (Eng 11 Block B)

11/3/2020 08:27:56 pm

When people see something bad happen to someone, there will be two ways of actions either helping them or just letting it happen and do nothing. For those who see something bad happen and eager to help, that show out their kindness. However, before helping someone, you also need to make sure that you can handle it and don’t add more problems because you also take a risk to yourself. For those who see something bad happen and do nothing, it can be shown that those people are caring only about themselves or selfish. In which people that see something bad happen and do nothing is also count as a cruel person.

Arly (English 11 Block B)

11/3/2020 08:30:08 pm

I think that before helping someone, it is true that we should make sure that we can handle the problem. We shouldn't add more problems to our lives. But sometimes people that didn't help may think that they're "shy" and afraid of the other person as well.

First 3182 English 11 BlockH

11/4/2020 05:23:53 am

I strongly agreed with you on two ways of actions either helping them or let it happen and do nothing. Before you help them, you have to ensure that you can handle the situation. However, I think that people that doesn't want to help, the reason might be that they don't want to get involve in the situation.

Ally (English 11 Block H)

11/4/2020 06:47:38 am

I agree with the part that you said sometimes, helping others can increase the risk to yourself and add more problem to the problem that's already there. I think it is most important to think before doing something. If helping others means risking yourself and creating more problems, then it is best to avoid doing it.

Joseph English 11 B

11/4/2020 07:27:16 am

It is important to understand the situation of yourself. It you can't, it is even better to not help. It's ok to help someone but not put yourself in a danger.

Pro (English 11 Block H)

11/3/2020 09:14:40 pm

I think this quote is way too dramatic. Sometimes you just can't be bothered to help someone in trouble, or you have to demand payment. I do agree that helping someone is the right thing to do, but sometimes, just doing something because it is "right" would not help you in the long run.

Wisely

11/4/2020 12:31:00 am

I kind of agree with you, but still, it really depends on the type of situation someone has witnessed, if it's a kind of situation where helping someone could lead to your own doom. There are other times where helping someone could lead to a good cause, but truth be told, I don't think it is a cruel thing to not help someone in need.

Joseph English 11 B

11/4/2020 07:18:49 am

Like wisely said, just depends on the timing and the situation. It is good to help someone, but doesn't mean it is a cruel if you don't help them.

Ken (English 11 Block B)

11/4/2020 12:41:13 am

I strongly agree with what you said sometime helping people is the right thing to do but sometime it just not worth it.

March (English 11 Block B)

11/5/2020 05:10:04 am

It is important to understand that if you were the victim yourself and nobody is helping you even though there are many people watching wouldn't that make you feel sad. From a bystander viewpoint even though it's not affecting you but by just walking away wouldn't you think about how you could save them? I know that it could hurt you in the long run but wouldn't just be watching also hurt you mentally?

Sean (English 11 Block B)

11/5/2020 05:42:16 am

Yes, I kind of agree to what you said, but actually.. no. The quote is not dramatic, it just reflects the reality that you can't accept, being cruel will makes you hurt inside even if you don't want too. You will still feel a sense of guilt if you didn't help others when you should have done. And yes, sometime, doing something that is right won't help you in the long run, but doing something that is "right" is something that a person with sense of responsibility will do. A sense of self is what a person should have, and that is what you lack.

Jacky English H

11/5/2020 07:35:21 am

I strongly agree with what you wrote, sometimes people could witness something that they have no power to stop, should they step in and endanger themselves even if they can't make a difference? For example, if there was a gang war going on, would you step into a dark alley to save a person being ganged up on by the gangsters? Or would you just walk on and pretend you saw nothing. When you can stop cruelty and whether you can stop cruelty are very different things.

Ken English F

11/5/2020 09:16:53 am

I agree with you that people in general just don't want to help. whether is not you agree or disagree, I believe that people are born with evil traits all in themselves. It would just be whats best for them at that moment.

Aurora AP Research Block E

11/6/2020 06:22:39 am

I totally agree with you since bystanders sometimes do feel sympathetic and wants to help, yet, they didn't since it is unwise to interfere with a unknown situation. I totally agree with this sentence, "Helping someone is the right thing to do, but sometimes, just doing something because it is 'right' would not help you." Moreover, if the bystander made the situation worse by helping while not knowing the situation, that would be 'cruel'.

Yaya

11/8/2020 06:17:08 pm

I think that you are a bit true that the quote is some how a bit dramatic but I still think that we should help out other people who are weaker than us. This will make the world a better place to live in.

Ally (English 11 Block H)

11/3/2020 10:14:02 pm

It is true that if someone witnesses cruelty going on and does nothing to stop it, there must be something wrong with that individual. It shows that the individual is being cruel and ignorant. When someone witnesses cruelty, I think they should at least know that it’s not right and do something to stop it. I think we should prevent cruelty in order for us to live in a better society with less cruelty. However, this doesn’t apply to every situation as helping the victim that is experiencing cruelty may put yourself at risk.

Tonhom (Eng 11 Block B)

11/4/2020 03:24:41 am

As a person, I also believe that people should help each other whether help them directly or indirectly way. Sometimes, people want to help, but they just shy and not brave enough to help those who are in danger. However, some situation is too dangerous to help someone, so you have to look to yourself first that you can help or not.

Hoon (English 11 Block H)

11/5/2020 09:15:11 am

I strongly agree with you that sometimes we could give some hand to stop some cruel actions in order to help our society become better but it doesn't mean you need to involve in every situation. Sometimes even the cops or the professional still can't solve the cruel problems.

Jai-Jai, Block A link

11/4/2020 07:50:31 pm

I think the person is cruel if they don't even feel that what's happening is not right. Sometimes people also feel that they need to act but can't because of reasons. Now, depends on the reason why they can't help. If their reason is valid then it's not quite ignorant.

Mean (English 11, Block B)

11/6/2020 07:57:42 am

I'm not saying that I'm disagree with you but just because it may out yourself at risk doesn't mean you should ignore all those cruel stuff that is going on. I saw someone gave an example about a stranger being held at gunpoint. Same situation, would you walk away just because it may put yourself at risk?

Joseph English 11 B

11/4/2020 01:04:32 am

I don't fully agree with the quote. It is not needed to help someone. It is their choice to choose whether we should help or not. If we choose to ignore, that is fine, because people should not be expect others to help them. Therefore I don't really agree with it.

Jai-Jai, Block A link

11/4/2020 07:43:39 pm

I agree with that people should not expect help from others but only if they know they mess up on their own. In that condition, I think people can choose whether they want to help you or not. If they do then that's great. If not, then you can't really blame them.

Earth English Block F

11/4/2020 11:02:14 pm

I agree that you should not have to sacrifice yourself for anyone. However, I think that you should be selfless and lend a hand when someone needs it. I think that this is normal human decency that everyone should have.

Ken (Eng 11 Block B)

11/6/2020 09:49:40 am

I really agree with the part "It's their choice to choose whether they should help or not" Helping is always a right thing to do but when you don't that doesn't indicate that you are a cruel person

Lara (English 12 BLKF)

11/6/2020 10:48:16 am

What you said make sense. However, if you think in the other way, if you are the one who need help, but no one choose to help you at all. Literally no one, friends or family, I am pretty sure that your mind would be full of anger and sorrow. Therefore, no one would want to feel like what we don't want to feel too.

Yaya

11/8/2020 06:32:06 pm

I do agree with you that we don’t have to help people every time. But if the help is not beyond your ability and you decided to ignore them it counts as being cruel.

Jai-Jai, Block A link

11/4/2020 04:12:39 am

After looking at this picture the first thing that came to mind was the bystander effect. Where people choose not to help a person because they assume that someone else would. I think that this picture says that the people who chose not to help is cruel themselves. I think it would only be "cruel" if the person was asking for help and you knew that you could offer it.

Eve (English 11 B)

11/4/2020 08:38:39 am

I agree that it would be cruel if someone asked for help and you knew you can offer it, but you don't. I think if you are able to help someone, you should do it because it's a way to make our society better by showing our kindness to others.

Earth Block F

11/4/2020 11:06:21 pm

I totally agree that it is cruel if you don't help when someone asked you to. However, if you recognize the problem but you still choose to not do anything then isn't that just being ignorant?

Ryo (English 12 Block E)

11/5/2020 07:47:55 am

I do agree that this situation would attest to the application of the bystander effect as everyone thinks that someone else with do what they are not bothered to or willing to make the effort to do. However, people should innately consider helping others as long as they are a positively thinking person, however they must consider their motives for such a decision and assess their options before choosing to execute a certain choice.

Ken english F

11/5/2020 09:04:28 am

I think that I somewhat agree with you that most of us are bystanders. If we knew that we could help but it would put us in a bad position, we wouldn't help. But if someone asked for help from us I think that there is a chance that half of people that wouldn't help because of fear but half because of act of kindness

First 3182 English BlockH

11/4/2020 05:12:09 am

I kind of agree with this quote, however, it might not be true that if someone sees cruelty and does nothing about it is himself cruel. For me, I think it might be that he doesn't want to get involve in the situation. But I also think that it would be better if you take action against cruelty because it represents your kindness.

Eve (English 11 B)

11/4/2020 08:29:17 am

I agree with you that it isn’t true if someone sees cruelty and does nothing is oneself cruel because I think sometimes if you “do something” or get involved in the situation might make the situation even worse and for me, protecting ourselves first is the most important.

Mim #3378 (Eng 11 Block H)

11/4/2020 12:37:46 pm

I also think that it would be better if people take action against cruelty because if one person started to do, the others will follow, it is herding behavior. So there will be more people that would take action against cruelty but also, some may not willing to do but they just follow others because they want to be in a part of society and don't want to be misunderstood by others.

Am English 11 B

11/5/2020 01:19:21 am

I get your point that the person who witnesses it just doesn't want to be involved in the situation, However, I believe that if he were to take actions and prevent things like this from something like this, can inspire and encourage others to take actions in these like of situations.

Baibua #3394 ( English 11 Block B)

11/5/2020 02:47:00 am

I strongly agree with what you think. Because they might just don’t want to get involve!

Kati English Block F

11/5/2020 06:32:48 am

I agree that there may be some circumstances in which people do not want to get involved in the conflict and decide not to help for the sake of their own safety. That has also happened to me! Therefore, it is not totally agreeable to say that the person is cruel.

Benny (Research A)

11/6/2020 08:16:47 am

Just because you try to help someone that does not make you kind. You can be called nosy or annoying if you try to help, and that is why a lot of people hesitate. I do agree that a lot of people just become a bystander because they don't want to get caught up in trouble.

Eve (English 11 B)

11/4/2020 08:20:51 am

I partly agree with the quote. It’s true that when you see someone encounter cruelty, you should try to do something to help them. However, I don’t think doing nothing means that you are cruel because sometimes you aren’t able to help someone, and helping them might make the situation even worse. I think it also depends on the time and situation to decide whether you are going to help them or not because helping them may put you in a risky situation and I think defending yourself should come first.

Ally (English 11 Block H)

11/4/2020 08:36:24 am

I also think that it is important to judge the situation first before helping someone. If helping someone requires you to risk yourself or may result in creating more problems, you should probably avoid doing it. However, if it's the situation when you can choose to help but decide not to, it indicates that you're doing the wrong thing.

Mim #3378 (Eng 11 Block H)

11/4/2020 12:26:11 pm

We shouldn't judge people just by their actions because we don't really know the reason behind that. I really agree with 'sometimes you aren’t able to help someone' because sometimes we also have our own problem. Sometimes even you want to help others so badly but you still have to love yourself.

Am English 11 B

11/5/2020 01:40:32 am

I also agree with your opinion on choosing to help someone, I understand that if you're witnessing someone whose in immediate danger, and of course you would feel pity and would try to help the person, however, you must think big and look at the reality and ask yourself some questions like "Is it worth it?" or "Am I prepared to risk my life or get hurt for someone that is suffering before me?"

Pam

11/6/2020 08:03:06 am

I agree with how you said that sometimes we aren't capable of helping those who are being treat cruelly due to certain circumstances. However, we should at least attempt to help them when we can.

Mim #3378 (Eng 11 Block H)

11/4/2020 12:18:09 pm

In my opinion, yes, if you choose to ignore and doing nothing, you are also cruel. But from another perspective, I understand that even the person who really hate themself still loves themself. It's like, you feel like you hate yourself, you don't want to live anymore but you still don't want to be in trouble and suffer. So some people may want to help but they just don't want to be in trouble or because of any other specific reasons that we don't know. To consider as cruel for me might be like not even trying to think of a way to help.

Earth English 12 Block F

11/4/2020 10:58:52 pm

I agree with this quote. This is simply because people who turns a blind eye on everything is just ignorant. What type of person are you, if you always choose yourself before anyone else. To illustrate my point further, Thailand is currently protesting for a revolution and also for human rights. Many people are being killed and hurt, if you know the problem but still choose to not do anything about it, then you are just cruel. It is like watching people dying in front of your eyes and not doing anything.

Som (English Block E)

11/5/2020 05:59:33 am

Describing a person who turns a blind eye on wrong doings can be considered as ignorant. However, being ignorant means that one lack a knowledge or awareness of something. One may know everything that happens but still chooses to look away for their own profit, thinking that it is not their problem.

Am English 11 B

11/5/2020 01:14:52 am

For someone to witness something that he knows well that it's wrong and cruel, but doesn't do anything to help the person suffering shows us that he is a coward, and what annoys me is that this is very common in our society, everyone is ignorant, everyone is a coward, and that's the reason why I would strongly agree with this quote.

Baibua #3394 (English 11 Block B)

11/5/2020 02:44:47 am

Yes, I think they’re ignorant just because it’s not their problems. Me, myself have done that several time too just because I think the victim might feel bad too;-;

Pumpkin (English 11 Block H)

11/5/2020 04:23:54 am

It might not always be like what we see. That person might be ignorant, but be might not be coward. Or maybe, they wanted to help but they just don't know how they can do to help.

Aurora AP Research Block E

11/6/2020 06:18:14 am

I disagree with you since it is not wise for an individual to interfere with some situations without completely understanding the situation. Additionally, that individual may feel sympathetic and wants to help, therefore, it's not necessary for the 'bystanders' to be called as 'cowards'.

Baibua #3394 (English 11 Block B)

11/5/2020 02:40:02 am

I do agree with the quote. If a person sees something cruel happen and still does nothing to make it right, he himself is cruel person. But I think people just choose to ignore it because it’s not their problem.

Pumpkin (English 11 Block H)

11/5/2020 04:17:44 am

Some people choose to ignore because it's not their problem, but sometimes ignoring the occurring situation might not be good all the time. If we know that we can stop it, but we choose not to it would make us look like a bad person. However, sometimes it might be better if we don't go mess with things that are not related to us, since it might cause us troubles.

Felicia (English 11 Block B)

11/5/2020 05:18:08 am

I agree with you that people chooses to ignore the cruelty in front of them because they think that it's not their problem. Some people would rather ignore the cruelty in front of them because it's not their business than actually doing something that helps to solve the cruelty. I get that people are not required to help but it's just an act of kindness and support for the victims.

Hoon (English 11 Block H)

11/5/2020 09:36:18 am

I agree with you that right now in society many people choose to own their business even they might help to give some hand to help people that meets with cruelty. I believe that there are many victims that might be able to survive from these situations if people try to help each other and make the society a better place.

Nina

11/6/2020 04:12:54 am

I agree, if you have nothing to do with the subject or that you have a different perspective from the person being bullied then that might not be your problem. For example a kid is being bullied because he supports Trump, do you know what I'm trying to say?

Pumpkin (English 11 Block H)

11/5/2020 04:09:21 am

If a person sees something cruel and does nothing about it makes themself a cruel person. It makes themself a cruel person because they see something bad that should not be done, but they choose not to stop it. This shows that that person is cruel because they choose to not do anything about it.

Phakhom (English 11 Block H)

11/5/2020 05:52:44 am

In this case, the people who see the situation and didn't go in to stop it might be cruel. But if they know they can't help them and it might cause trouble for them, going in to stop wasn't a good idea. So if the person can not help anything wouldn't be call a cruel, but if they can help, they is a cruel person.

Nick English 12 Block E

11/6/2020 08:13:42 am

I agree with you that if a person sees something cruel and didn't react to it, it makes themself a cruel too. But maybe sometime if you try to do something it might make the situation even worse.

March (English 11 Block B)

11/5/2020 04:56:51 am

This quote is so real in the way that this is what happing everywhere in the world. Just watching somebody getting bully and not doing anything is just cruel. People might ignore it because it isn't their problem but, people should imagine themselves in the shoes of the victim. Bystanders are no different from the bully themselves.

Felicia (English 11 Block B)

11/5/2020 05:15:04 am

I agree with you that this is happening everywhere in the world right now. And it's cruel to just watch all the bad things happening to people and doing nothing about it. I really like the way the you said people should imagine themselves in the victim's shoes and I agree that bystanders are no different from the bully themselves.

Sean (English 11 Block B)

11/5/2020 05:49:46 am

Yes, this is the problem with some people these days. They lack a sense of empathy, just because they are not in that situation. If you put those kind of people in that situation, I bet they will cry for help.

T (AP Lang, Block D)

11/6/2020 12:48:22 am

I agree with you how watching one being harmed is an act of cruelty. If everyone were to think this way, teasing and tormenting in schools would never be an issue as everyone would help each other instead of minding their own business. However, I personally think that it is hopeless for generality to have the same viewpoint and it is almost impossible to stop bullying using this method.

janice (AP Lang

11/6/2020 01:18:15 am

I agree with how march mentioned that this quote is what is happening everywhere in the world. An example of what is happening, is how during the BLM protest, many people didn't try to help and watched people getting hurt by the government. There are many small and simple things that can be done to help them such as how if 1000 people each signed the petition, they would have 1000 signatures and one signature can combine to make this a big deal.

Felicia (English 11 Block B)

11/5/2020 05:10:31 am

I agree with the quote because I also think if someone sees cruelty and does nothing about it, they're cruel too. However, I also disagree with this quote because not all people chooses to ignore the cruelty in front of them because they don't care. They chose to ignore because they want to avoid it. In my opinion this is very common in our society because a lot of people see cruelty in front of them but then chooses to not do anything because they're scared. I think that if someone sees/knows something cruel is happening they should help and make things right and not by doing nothing, every action counts.

Phakhom (English 11 Block H)

11/5/2020 05:56:09 am

You stated that "not all people chooses to ignore the cruelty in front of them because they don't care," shows that everyone have different way of thinking for one situation. It is true that some people chose ignore the situation because they were scared or they wanted to avoid it. So cruel can be stop in the society, but it is depends on the third person confidential.

Christine (English 11, Block B)

11/5/2020 05:58:32 am

I agree with your statement on how this is a very common situation in our society due to 'fear'. Not everyone would have the bravery to help someone. However, that person could also be going through some things themselves, so what if helping that person would cause more problems for themselves too?

Ryo (English 12 Block E)

11/5/2020 07:44:04 am

Yes, avoidance is the best way to disengage yourself from a problem but you have to ask yourself the question, why are u choosing to avoid the problem and is it warranted and is it worth it? Fear is an acceptable reason not to take action but you have to think of the benefits and consequences of such a decision.

Krystal (english 11 block h)

11/6/2020 01:16:40 am

I agree you wrote this is very common in our society when we see cruelty in front us but we did nothing because we were scared. And asking someone else to help with it could be a good way when you facing this situation.

Barbie ( English 11 Block B )

11/6/2020 05:36:33 am

I highly agree with Felicia because if you see someone being cruelty and you decide not to do anything with it or at least stop that person, then you are also being that cruel person because you decide not to help the person that is being cruelty.

Dora (English11 B)

11/6/2020 08:29:45 am

I totally understand with the situations you gave about the societies. It's common for people to avoid fear, however it's always up to their conscience whether or not to act to cruelty. This is why the people who stands up against brutality is often count as a real hero.

Sean (English 11 Block B)

11/5/2020 05:30:53 am

This quote reflects the community that we are in right now. People likes to ignore what they don't feel, so people tends to neglect other people that are in trouble. But, sometimes people need to put themselves inside the victims shoes, and think that what if this happened to you? Would you want someone to help? In the end, a little help can be very rewarding.

Brendon (AP research Block A)

11/6/2020 07:09:50 am

"People don't see what they don't want to see", and yeah, we don't want to see other people suffering from cruelty. If I were to put myself inside the victims shoes, I would definitely wish someone would help. But in the end, I understand that no one is required to do so, not everyone is a good Samaritan.

Mint(Block H)

11/7/2020 08:56:37 am

I really like how you said that not everyone is required to do so. Since it’s the sad reality that nobody really want to make themselves or put themselves into trouble. Sometimes we might want to stand up for other people but sometimes we might not really have the strength to do so.

Phakhom (English 11 Block H)

11/5/2020 05:49:10 am

People who sees cruelty and does not thing about it, they itself is cruel. It depends on the situation. Every situation have different solution. Sometime being a person seeing the cruelty and went in to stop the conflict, they might got in trouble. In some situation, we see the cruelty , but didn't stop it, doesn't mean we are cruel, but we can't help. So the quote can be considered to only some of the situation.

Christine (English 11, Block B)

11/5/2020 06:04:23 am

I completely agree with your statement. There are times where people may know what is going on but couldn't stop it because themselves would get hurt too. This doesn't mean that the person is cruel, it is just thinking about themselves before others.

Aom (English 11 Block H)

11/6/2020 07:54:48 am

I absolutely agree with your opinion. People who sees cruelty and does nothing about it doesn't mean that they are cruel. It all depends on the situation like what you just said. In some situation, offering help might not be a great solution.

Christine (English 11, Block B)

11/5/2020 05:54:10 am

Personally, I do not fully agree of the quote. If we see classmates who is being bullied, yes, of course one should go help and get him out of the situation. However, looking at another situation however, if you saw a stranger being held at gunpoint, would you risk your own life and save the person? What if helping someone would cause more problems for them? It's a very difficult place for the person who is standing there and not knowing what to do, therefore 'cruelty' shouldn't be the word for the person in the situation.

Emmy (AP Research + Lang)

11/5/2020 08:15:15 am

You just brought up a very good point against my own argument that I wished I read your's first before I posted mine. It just represents how society evolved to the point that people are afraid to help other people because a third person would kill them...

Jimmy (English 11 Block H)

11/5/2020 08:38:23 am

It is human nature to act in one's best interest. We are animals after all, we would do anything to guarantee our own survival. Being afraid is a good thing, this is how we learn and survive. It tells us not to do certain things because it'll affect us negatively. Furthermore, society has been this way forever. Take the Salem Witch Trials for example, why didn't the villagers speak up about the fraud accusations of witchcraft, until it's too late? They were in fear, and by speaking up about it could also lead to their death. So, what is the point of the villagers speaking up about it?

vivi (english h)

11/5/2020 06:49:33 pm

it’s great how you talked about different perspectives on how you look at the quote. risking is one of the factors that you have to be taking when you are stepping up for the cruelty you are seeing. risking your life for a stranger being held at gunpoint may not be the best choice, but there are many ways you can help; call emergency, secretly ask for help, also depending on the people, they can help the hostage by themselves if they are skilled enough. These things really do depend on one’s circumstances.

Krystal ( English 11 block h)

11/6/2020 01:37:33 am

I totally agree with you. And I think only the people who is in the situation know the truth. If we are standing at others view to see this, we can’t really judge the person who see cruelty and does nothing about it is cruel or not.

Nina

11/6/2020 04:10:59 am

I agree with you we shouldn't just jump in and help a stranger randomly if it's risky for us, but what if we look from a smaller scale? We'll see that we should stand up for what we believe is right, while not risking our own life.

Krystal Lin（English 11 Block B）

11/6/2020 04:50:22 am

I agree with you. We cannot jump to the conclusion that people who do not act are cruel, because we do not put ourselves in their place and think from their perspective. So this makes me a good idea to look at the problem from the perspective of others before doing things.

Barbie ( English 11 block B )

11/6/2020 05:34:10 am

I agree with what Christine said because I think that if we see people being cruel we should always help but if the situation is more dangerous like what Christine said, being pointed by a gun on the head, we may be in danger from saving people being cruel.

Mean (English 11, Block B)

11/6/2020 07:52:03 am

That's the cruel thing about the world. Just because it's not their problem or if they wouldn't get any benefit from it, they would rather ignore the problems around them. For me, that's is how people start being cruel.

Ruby (AP Research Block A)

11/6/2020 09:25:03 am

That was a really interesting point. It is true that the decision is really hard to make. I think this quote only works in only some situations and does not apply to all.

Som (English Block E)

11/5/2020 05:55:56 am

The word 'cruelty' itself means indifference to or pleasure in causing pain and suffering, therefore I do not think this quote is completely correct. There are times when one sees cruelty but does not have the power to do anything; it can also be that one does not want to get themselves in trouble, which this is called 'selfish,' not cruel. Moreover, one does not have the right to control others to report the cruelty that they see, since it is their choice. Hence, I do not see people who do nothing about cruelty as being cruel; everyone have their own reasons.

Kati English Block F

11/5/2020 06:43:55 am

I agree that power is an important factor on why people decide to help others or not. It is good to ask yourself about what you can do to help. If you decide to step in but do not have enough power to do anything, I agree that it is better not to step in.

Sam English 12 Block E

11/5/2020 06:59:35 pm

A good point that is made in your response is the distinction between selfish and cruel. I believe humans are better to described with selfish and not cruel as well. One could be considering oneself over others even when others are suffering, which is very ordinary. In this case, he or she could be witnessing cruelty; however it is up to the individual wether he or she wants to do anything about it.

Kati English Block F

11/5/2020 06:28:00 am

This quote is definitely true in all communities around the world. To me, it is unacceptable for people to be blind when they witness cruelty. Following basic humanities, people should always be selfless and lend a hand when they see someone else in danger, no matter who the victim is. However, this may be a difficult thing to do for some people since they choose to be ignorant and just care about themselves. For example, there might be someone getting shot in front of you, but you decide to drive pass them because you are in a hurry. In that case, you are also cruel and inhumane to them.

Som (English Block E)

11/5/2020 06:05:17 pm

It is human nature that we are selfish, that is why there are some people who see cruelty but does nothing. What you say about 'people should always be selfless and lend a hand...,' is not always true. What you are doing is forcing people to do what you think is right, but the truth is that it is people's choice to choose whether or not they will do something when they see cruelty.

Ping (English 12 Block F)

11/6/2020 04:19:26 am

I partly agree with you that humans should lend out a hand to people in need. However, in some circumstances, being too selfless might cause others to take advantage of us or may even lead to death. It really depends on the situation we are in. If we are capable of helping others then we should do it, but if it may cause harm to us, I think that we all should think about ourselves first.

Mark

11/6/2020 06:50:45 am

selflessness is something that has been taught and encouraged, but I do not believe that people are selfless. Although helping others is important, it doesn't mean that you are obligated to do so. For example, you were driving and saw a stranger about to get shot, are you willing to put your life on the line to save that person? Is it worth it? In conclusion, weight out the consequences. Don't put yourself into unnecessary risks.

Jacky (English H)

11/5/2020 07:24:27 am

Looking at this quote, I feel like there are many ways one can look at it. You could be looking into a family quarrel, sometimes it isn't really your business so you shouldn't interfere, but if things are on the more extreme side of the spectrum, you should probably step in and help stop it. But if someone is just being cruel and agonizing someone that has no power to stop them, you should step out and stop them from doing that.

Jimmy (English 11 Block H)

11/5/2020 08:31:11 am

I agree with the first part of the response. However, I disagree with the second part. What happens if you are also powerless. If the person suffering doesn't have the power to stop them, and you couldn't stop it wouldn't that just make the situation worse? Now, you are also susceptible to being a victim. Even if you had good intentions, not having the power to properly execute it does not make you cruel.

vivi (english h)

11/5/2020 06:46:37 pm

i agree with how you find this quote being wide and having various meaning in it. there are many ways to look at quotes depending on one’s opinion towards the subject. it really does depend on what situation you’re on, where you are, who you’re with, and you also have to look like the mood of the people in your surroundings before stepping up and help.

Isabel English 12A

11/8/2020 07:19:01 pm

I agree with you, because sometime you think you are help others and did something that you think is benefit for them, but others may not be as same as you think.

Ryo (English 12 Block E)

11/5/2020 07:40:24 am

One who witnesses cruelty and chooses not to do something about it is not always cruel themselves. It all depends on the situation and circumstances. If such situations call for cruelty as the prime and most reasonable option, then watching and experiencing cruelty is acceptable to an humanely accepted threshold before something should be done to limit the long term affects of such negativity. In general, people should try to identify more positive and helpful alternatives other than inflicting pain onto others as it is useful in the short term but not so much in the long term, it also depends on the people's mindset and how they react to pain and whether it is fair or deserved. Depending on the reason for cruelty, being a bystander to it and choosing not to do anything can be excused sparingly.

Emmy (AP Research + Lang)

11/5/2020 08:28:29 am

Your comment made me open up my mind to another perspective; it made me think of torture and death sentences. In that case, sure, you know that this cruel thing is going on, but you decide to turn a blind eye to it because there must be a reason why that person is placed in death row.

Praew (AP Lang)

11/5/2020 09:02:47 am

I completely agree with you that people that see cruelty might not actually be cruel themselves. Everything depends on the situation and people will do what is best for them. Everyone will find a way that will cause them with the most positive results.

Dora (English 11B)

11/6/2020 08:41:05 am

I totally agree with you, situations vary from time to time. Sometimes the who we considered victims might have been the one who spread the cruelty. It's really important for us to have a rational mindset in this kind of circumstances.

Chanel (English 12 Block E)

11/6/2020 10:09:50 am

I agree with you, we should be able to evaluate the situation and to think whether our actions can actually help with the situation. If not, there won't be a point of us getting involved with the situation since it might hurt ourselves too.

Emmy (AP Research + Language)

11/5/2020 08:06:10 am

Just like Jai-jai had mentioned earlier, the first concept that popped into my mind was the bystander effect. Although most human beings are slaves to this effect, it doesn't justify how cruel it actually is. Imagine you're watching someone get murdered in front of your eyes and you do NOTHING about it. If it was me, I'll come to regret my decision not to help later on in life.

Praew (AP Lang)

11/5/2020 08:59:19 am

I totally agree with you about the bystander effect. This subject is also the first thing that popped into my mind after I finished reading this quote. I also agree with you that if someone got murdered in front of me and I did nothing about it, I will regret that decision.

Cindy ( AP Research Block A)

11/5/2020 07:18:04 pm

I agree with you about what you said about humans being slaves to the bystander effect. There were many situations where people, even myself included, wasn't brave enough to stand up for others because we were afraid that we would become the next target. After the incident happened, I would always think back about it and other actions that I could have taken to help.

Jimmy (English 11 Block H)

11/5/2020 08:22:18 am

In certain situations to see cruelty and do nothing about it isn't cruel. For example, you see someone getting murdered, would you run up to the murderer and stop him? Do you risk your own life for a stranger? This quote depends entirely on the situation. If doing something about the cruelty hurts you, or puts you in a disadvantage most people wouldn't do it, and it's not wrong. If doing something about the cruelty doesn't affect you, and only benefit others, then helping the one suffering from cruelty is a must.

Sinny (AP Research Block A)

11/5/2020 10:14:04 am

I totally agreed with you that the so-called "cruelty" actually depends on the different situations. It is unwise to throw ourselves in a pit when we are actually unable to give some real help. During these situations, our own ability and whether it would infringe upon our own interests would affect the result significantly.

T (AP Lang, Block D)

11/6/2020 12:39:38 am

I agree with even though I first thought that we should always prevent cruelty. I totally agree that the quote depends on the question as one could get injured when they can prevent it. We should always try to keep the minimum number of injuries for humanity regardless of anything.

Brendon (AP research Block A)

11/6/2020 07:03:59 am

I couldn't agree more with you. Putting your life on the line just to help someone is not being "brave" or "just", it is just self-serving and lacking common sense. I also enjoyed when you said, "If doing something about the cruelty doesn't affect you, and only benefit others, then helping the one suffering from cruelty is a must."

Aaron English Block E

11/5/2020 08:29:00 am

I think this sentence is correct. When we see some cruel behavior, many people will flee, which is normal. In human nature, many people will say that sometimes there is no way, if you help him, you will be hurt. Isn't this a selfish, cruel behavior? But I think this is right, humans are selfish and cruel.

Sam English 12 Block E

11/5/2020 06:53:42 pm

Humans indeed are selfish beings on the world; however, not all of them are cruel. Nowadays, many young generations are educated with a heart of youth and conscience. If all humans I cruel, the world would probably turn into disaster. The nature is balanced with cruelty and sympathy. Hence, I believe the statement only holds true for a small proportion of population.

Praew (AP Lang)

11/5/2020 08:57:08 am

I personally disagree with this quote. A person might see cruelty and deep down inside he/she actually want to do something about it, however, they might not have authority to actually do anything. Another reason someone might not do anything is because they could be afraid that they would get harmed or negatively affected.

Ken

11/5/2020 08:59:58 am

If you see a stranger at gun-point what would you do? Helping someone in a dangerous situations could bring yourself in that same situations. I think that most of us would just try and get out of the situations as fast as possible because it wouldn't be safe. In this kind of situations would it make ourself the one who is cruel? I think that there's a limit to where a human could help another.

Kurt English 12 Block F

11/5/2020 07:45:51 pm

I couldn't agree more that in these kind of situations, it is also necessary to save your own life. However, there are things you could help such as alarming the security and letting them know the situation or calling the ambulance and the police. There are plenty of things you could do to help with the situation and make matters less complicated for the police.

Ping (English 12 Block F)

11/6/2020 04:15:47 am

I also think that it depends on the situation. Sometimes people have to be selfish and choose themselves first. However, if there is a situation where we think that we could help without risking our time, reputation, or life, then we should do it in order to make the society a better place. Choosing yourself first doesn't mean you are cruel, but you first also help out others when it is appropriate.

Jay (English 12 Block E)

11/6/2020 06:08:06 am

I totally agree with you, sometimes saving yourself is the right decision. There are certainly limits to where a human can offer help and in some situations help should not be offered at all. Risking your life for someone you don't know is not a good decision.

Ger 2967 (English 12 Block F)

11/6/2020 06:17:49 am

I understand that sometime the situation is bad, and if you go in you will also bring yourself in the same situations. However, you can help people safely by calling police from far away. You do not need to go in to the situation every time. So basically, there are many way to solve/help people, just dont stand there and do nothing.

Hoon (English 11 Block H)

11/5/2020 09:10:41 am

The quote is trying to say that when you see some situation that is wrong or unfair, you should not just leave it and stop it, or else you are the one that is actually cruel. I think this quote might be able to apply in just some situations because actually when involve or trying to stop something could get worse. It doesn't mean that we would be able to handle every situation or stop them then right now there will be no bad people already.

Sinny (AP Research Block A)

11/5/2020 10:08:08 am

Whether choose to help or standby, the situation became extremely crucial during this case. Helping others at the expense of their own interests sounds great and selfless, but when the so-called help hurts themselves, people also have the right to choose to protect themselves without helping; asking others to do whatever it takes to lend a helping hand constitutes a moral kidnapping in a sense. An event can be happened because of an unfortunate change, but when the two sides have a different view on that change, it is even more difficult to define whether that party who does not lend a helping hand is cruel or is itself a victim who just wants to protect itself. Therefore, from a personal point of view, those who can help others without harming everyone's own interests and understand that helping will not have a negative impact, but still choose not to help, should be called truly "cruel" people.

Cindy ( AP Research Block A)

11/6/2020 05:40:53 am

Our thoughts on how asking someone to lend a hand even if it might hurt them is a case of moral kidnapping. An incident happens because of an unresolved conflict. To ask others to lend a hand without thinking of what may happen to the person is also a selfish act. People who know that they will be harmed if they helped may choose to stay out of the conflict. This may be a selfish act, but it is also out of self-protection. This is why I think that not all who witness cruelty and does not lend a helping hand should be classified as "cruel" people.

vivi (english 11 block h)

11/5/2020 06:41:51 pm

“he who sees cruelty and does nothing about it is himself cruel.” a person who sees something cruel and acts like they saw nothing IS cruel. the way they would let others suffer the cruelty and giving no help to them shows that they are cruel themselves. sometimes it’s not your business or your place to do something about what you saw, but there should be some way you could do something depending on the situation. it’s not a bad thing to step up and help people, moreover people will see that you are the one that’s not cruel.

Belle (AP Research Block A) link

11/5/2020 07:50:14 pm

That isn't always the case. Everyone has their own situation. Sometimes, it may interfere with their own lives too much to lend out a helping hand. Therefore, we should not assume that those who doesn't do anything to stop cruelty are cruel themselves.

Sam English 12 Block E

11/5/2020 06:48:23 pm

It really depends on what kind of situation and under what circumstances. If cruelty is defined as the indifference in causing suffering, then the quote is probably untrue. An individual could be witnessing cruelty while himself is powerless. In this case, even if himself don't want to be cruel and want to do something about it, he is limited by his ability. Thus, the statement does not hold true as the conclusion can't be drawn as himself is cruel.

Kurt English 12 Block F

11/5/2020 07:43:36 pm

It is true that an individual can be powerless while witnessing cruelty but there are other ways an individual can help to reduce cruelty in this world. The individual can promote peace through social media or call the 911 when witnessing cruelty. The point is you don't need to have power to help people experiencing cruelty.

Belle (AP Research Block A) link

11/5/2020 07:46:26 pm

I mostly agree with what you're saying. However, being powerless does not mean that one cannot get someone who has power to speak up for them. However, I agree that there aren't too many choices for witnesses of cruelty who are also suffering. Given the situation, they are basically forced to focus on themselves and not others.

Poohpha(English 12 Block E)

11/6/2020 05:13:05 am

It is true that these cases are depended on each situation. But the word powerless wouldn't be the right way to describe these bystanders. Powerless doesn't mean that you can't share your perspective or opinion, these factors can be important to indicate a resolution to the problem.

Henry English 12 Blk E

11/6/2020 07:53:46 am

I love your point on how some people are powerless to do something about cruelty, that is really true. Doing nothing about cruelty doesn't always mean cruelty too, the frustration people get when they want to do something about a problem but couldn't is really disturbing.

Cindy ( AP Research Block A)

11/5/2020 07:12:53 pm

Reading this quote reminds me of another quote by Stanisław Jerzy Lec: “each snowflake in an avalanche pleads not guilty". When an incident happens, everyone who participated, even the bystanders to some degree, are at fault. Many people could have wanted to stop the incident, but is afraid that something in turn, will happen to them. There are many possibilities as to why a person did not act the way desired, so we should not simply put tags on them without knowing the entire story.

Myra (English 12 Block E)

11/6/2020 09:46:43 am

I really like the way you put it into context. The part about putting tags on people was especially well worded. I think your response made me remember another thing I learned called the bystander effect. While it's not entirely relevant, I feel like it can be one of the instances where this quote fails to explain the circumstances.

Kurt English 12 Block F

11/5/2020 07:39:38 pm

I do not concur with this statement. Just because someone's a bystander, doesn't mean that person is cruel. When your friends bully another person, if it's just you who's against it, there's nothing you could do to stop it anyway. I believe that sometimes people do not take actions because they simply cannot. It could be due to a variety of reasons such as not having the power to do it or you're only bringing trouble to yourself by intervening. It doesn't matter what you believe is correct, what matters most is being alive. You can't change people's way of thinking when you're dead. It's already good that you are not a bully. It is more important that you know what's right or wrong than whether or not you are able to stop cruelty.

Michelle (AP Research Block A)

11/6/2020 05:34:23 am

I do not agree with you. I strongly believe that there are many ways to stop a bullying from happening. In other words, many people standing together to stop bullying does not necessarily mean that the bullying will stop either. The way of stopping it must be effective and forceful enough to the point where the bully doesn't dare to do it again. A person who is trying to save themselves from danger first before thinking about helping others is being selfish and cruel.

Ger 2967 (English 12 Block F)

11/6/2020 06:09:55 am

I don't agree with your perspective because I believe that even though you don't have power to solve the problem, you still need to help people who in need. Not just stand there and do nothing. The best way to solve this kind of problem is (Teacher).

Grace AP Research Block a

11/6/2020 10:46:15 am

I completely disagree on what you said how "if it's just you who's against it, there's nothing you could do to stop it anyway". This is what everyone thinks, it's ignorant and it's the main reason why so much of the bullying is still happening. By living just to survive, there is no reason for you to live. Life is more than just surviving and if you live a life just try to stay on the planet Earth, you should change it.

Belle (AP Research Block A) link

11/5/2020 07:41:42 pm

I agree with this quote. Suppose you see someone getting beaten up, it is best to not get involved. However, you can choose to call on someone to come deal with the situation. People who disagreed with this quote may have confused doing something and getting involved in the situation as the same thing which it isn't. There are countless way to try to help those who are hurting without actually getting involved in the cruel situation.

Janice (AP Lang, Block D)

11/6/2020 01:01:35 am

i agree with how belle mentioned that you had an opportunity to help someone in danger but you chose not too. it is true that there are countless ways to help those who are hurting without having to get involved with the situation. Such as, reporting them to the police, or asking someone for help.

Faith (AP Language Block D)

11/6/2020 09:16:48 am

I agree that there are many countless ways to try to help out others without being directly involved. As you mentioned, calling someone to deal with the situation is a good example. It may seem like a small gesture, but in reality it contributes a lot to the situation. Sometimes, even simply offering help is appreciated, and much better than being a mere bystander.

Nina

11/5/2020 09:45:13 pm

I agree with this quote because for example if someone is bullied and someone who just stood there and watch is called a bystander. A bystander is just as wrong as the bully because the bystander didn't do anything to help instead they just observe. Like how Hongkong was having a protest and Donald Trump was the bystander, he didn't even bother to help the people of Hongkong which is why he is just as evil.

Leah (English 11 Block H)

11/6/2020 10:57:37 am

If Donald Trump's guilty of being a bystander, I'm probably guilty of being one myself. I've always turned a blind eye against the Hong Kong protest, as I don't possess the abilities to effectively resolve the solution. Furthermore, as the Hong Kong protest has hindered Hong Kong's economy in the long run, I'd say that turning a blind eye would lessen the public's attention - or your's at least - towards the protest, which could stop the protestors from leading on what seems to be a long period of fruitless unrest.

T (AP Lang, Block D)

11/6/2020 12:34:21 am

I would say that the quotes meaning is to never permit cruelty and to put an end to cruelty every time it happens. I fully agree with this quote because I think that cruelty is never an acceptable solution. Some might say people who do wrong should always be punished, however, I say that there are other ways not involving violence. For example, a murderer could be punished by life imprisonment instead of being executed. Although what the murderer did was a complete damage, killing would always be a sin that we should prevent at all times.

Faith (AP Language Block D)

11/6/2020 12:51:42 am

I agree that violence should never be an option, because two wrongs never make a right. Although some may argue, a life for a life, and demand justice, we should not fight fire with fire. It would cause new issues and worsen existing issues. Violence is a plague that can easily spread and is hard to contain.

Janice (AP LANG, BLOCK D )

11/6/2020 12:35:35 am

I agree with the quote that if you see someone doing something cruel and you ignore it, you are as cruel as them. For example, if you see someone cutting up plants on someone's property and you ignore it, you are cruel as them. You have the power to approach them and try to stop it but instead you act like nothing has happened, this is the same as doing the deed.

Mint AP Lang D

11/6/2020 09:33:40 am

I agree with you, because the person that knows or sees the situation but does not do anything is as cruel as the person who did the action. It is the same as, for example, if you see someone robbing the bank, but you decided to not tell anyone, it means that you are as cruel as the person robbing the bank because you have a chance to tell someone but you chose not to.

Faith (AP Language Block D)

11/6/2020 12:45:09 am

I wholeheartedly agree with this quote because being a bystander of torture, even though you have the ability to help the situation, is insensitive. It shows a lack of empathy. Being a bystander can be considered as just minding your own business, but helping doesn't entirely mean getting involved in the situation. For instance, suppose a person is getting beat up. You may not physically fight to protect the said person, but you can call authorities. This gesture is much better than simply observing and not doing anything, because it betters the situation and helps a person in need.

Kris

11/6/2020 09:57:48 am

I do agree with your opinion, that one can help others without getting involved in a situation by reporting to authorities and such. However, I disagree that being a bystander means you lack empathy for others. Some people, perhaps those from troubled households, do not have the courage or confidence to act upon their will. Thus, they may be suffering on the inside too, just simply paralyzed by fear.

Mint AP Lang D

11/6/2020 10:04:37 am

I totally agree with you. I agree that the bystanders that has ability to help in the situation but chose not to is as cruel as the person doing it. When you have a chance to help the victim or tell someone what you saw, but you decided to not tell, it is like you are supporting the other side.

krystal （English 11 block h)

11/6/2020 12:59:12 am

It's good to keep justice and help others. But sometimes cruelty can't be stopped, even when you do something to help with, it might make you have more trouble. If you do something or do nothing might not be the action you don’t want to do. So I can’t say that see cruelty and does nothing about it is cruel in all the situations

Krystal Lin (English 11 Block B)

11/6/2020 04:45:50 am

I agree with you. I think we consider our own situation before helping others. Otherwise, helping others is more like harming others. We cannot help others blindly. Every decision we make is important to everyone.

Ping (English 12 Block

11/6/2020 04:12:33 am

I think that quote is true and can be applied to many situations in this world. For example, when someone is bullied, I feel that bystanders are part of the bullying too because they chose to do nothing. Just standing there without doing anything means that you agree with what is happening and don't expect change. You are as cruel as the bully. Instead, when people see others doing cruel things, they should take some actions in order to stop that.

Poohpha(English 12 Block E)

11/6/2020 05:10:09 am

It is very important that you mention "bullying" since it is one of the most cruel problem in the school's society. Taking some actions should lead to a better solution not just observing from far away.

Michelle (AP Research Block A)

11/6/2020 05:25:28 am

I completely agree with you. I see people who witnesses bullying and yet not trying to stop bullying as a bully as well. Although the bystander may explain for themselves and say that they didn't actually take part in the bullying process; yet, they chose to not stop it when they know something cruel is happening. In this case, the bystander is being cruel. The bystander is cruel because he accepts something cruel to happen to other people.

Cho-Ching

11/6/2020 10:52:14 am

I agree with you. Even though the by-stander didn't take part of the bullying, they still chose to let it go and pretend that everything is fine. I think taking action cause be more beneficial than just standing there and do nothing.

Krystal Lin (English 11 Block B)

11/6/2020 04:43:19 am

I don't quite agree with this quote. Because I think this should be divided into different situations. I don't think that people who see cruelty must do something. We should help others without affecting ourselves and others. If helping others gets you into trouble, you need to think carefully before making a decision.

Kevin (AP Research Block A)

11/6/2020 07:44:15 am

Most definitely! Calling someone cruel because they refused to act, despite not knowing the full context, is going way too far. Help only when you have the ability to help, or else you're just endangering yourself and possibly making other people suffer even more. I think you summed it up perfectly, help without making things worse for you or them.

Poohpha(English 12 Block E)

11/6/2020 05:00:18 am

After reading the poster, the first word that came to my mind is "bystander". By stander is basically the ones who are involved in something, but doesn't make any contribution to it. To me, bystanders are the type of person I dislike the most. The decision of taking one of the sides(to help, or not to help) would actually be better than observing uselessly from somewhere. This problem is occurring in the world right now. This reflects on how self centered someone is.

Jay (English 12 Block E)

11/6/2020 06:04:40 am

I have to disagree with you, sometimes not helping is better than helping. It depends on whether it is appropriate or not to offer help. The situation must be considered before taking any actions.

Henry English 12 Blk E

11/6/2020 07:49:56 am

I do not like by stander as well, however, your point on by stander seems confusing to me. You mentioned how deciding wether to help or not to help is better than doing nothing and observe. But isn't observing uselessly from somewhere be the same as choosing not to help?

Benny (Research A)

11/6/2020 08:09:06 am

A lot of times these so called bystander are trying to help, but they are just too shy or does not know how to help. However, I agree that they are a lot of self centered people who just observe from afar. A lot of time people also don't want to necessarily help them because they straight up don't want to. This is not exactly cruel, but instead just smart thinking. Think about will you go help an enemy?

Rei Eng 12 BLK E

11/6/2020 10:01:56 am

Bystanders are really common in our society today, and I agree to your statement that they are truly useless. If I was in need of help, I rather prefer someone to deny my request than to mindlessly stay around me without any contribution nor help. People who denies the request would atleast give you the information that they aren't going to help you and so you would be able to move on with your further decisions.

Michelle (AP Research Block A)

11/6/2020 05:21:25 am

I completely agree with is quote, from my perspective, a person who witnesses cruelty and yet, doesn't do anything is cruel as well. Only people who are selfless and willing to lend their hands to others followed the basic humanities. In other words, to be defined as humane and kind, people have to follow the basic rules of good humanity. There may be times in which people don't dare to go against other people to save the single person from cruelty or danger; yet, there are many ways in which people won't have to go against others and still help and provide the hands to the single person in need. This is the reason why people should learn the concepts of humanity and learn to be "good".

Kris

11/6/2020 09:51:22 am

While I do agree that we should strive to be "good", I also think that it is important that we look at our own limits first. No matter how noble a cause, if we do not have the conditions to achieve it, then it'll just stay as a lofty dream. Furthermore, in trying to overexert ourselves, we may even harm ourselves to the benefit of no one.

Barbie ( English 11 block B )

11/6/2020 05:30:59 am

Being cruel is always and never a good way to treat others no matter if it’s people or animals. I personally believe that people that being cruel have their own negative side of their personality but cruel couldn’t be change easily. Sometimes being cruel may come from things that happen to their past or the environment they live that cause them become like this. In the end, I agree with the quote because I believe that if someone is being cruel to others, you should learn not to be like them, if you saw them being cruel to the others, you should help instead of doing nothing because if you decide to do nothing with it, you are also cruel.

Ning ( English11 Block B)

11/6/2020 07:18:55 am

I agree that cruelty is a negative side to someone’s personality which can be harmful at sometimes. She mentioned that if we pretend that we didn’t see something cruel happen, we are also cruel which I also agree with completely

Beryl (AP Seminar Block A)

11/6/2020 05:42:23 am

I wouldn't go as far as to call someone cruel for not helping out those in need. I do believe that we should help others out when we can, especially if they're subjected to cruelty. But people who choose to ignore things like that aren't cruel. They might be a bit more selfish, or they might've had a good reason not to help, but at the end of the day they're human and they're not completely perfect.

Ning (English11 Block B)

11/6/2020 07:15:05 am

I agree with what he said that everyone had a reason for doing things even if it might seem cruel. Everyone has their own life story and not everyone can help eachother. What’s most important is that we help when we can and seek for help.

Ning

11/6/2020 07:33:18 pm

I agree what you said*

Ruby (AP Research Block A)

11/6/2020 09:19:36 am

Yes I agree that we should help others out when we can. We should make sure that we have the ability to help before helping anyone. This world is too chaotic and we need more peace by not causing more harm to those that are already in need of help.

Jay (English 12 Block E)

11/6/2020 06:00:59 am

I agree with the quote since it is very true and is commonly seen in this society. People tend to look away from people who are in need of help but that doesn't mean they are cruel. That is why I also disagree with the quote, sometimes people avoid these situations because they don't want trouble. It doesn't mean they're bad, it just means that they don't care enough to help.

Tham

11/6/2020 06:14:41 am

But isn't not caring for people who needs help considered as cruel? I am extremely confused with how you define cruel because in my dictionary, avoiding these kinds of situation even if they don't want trouble, is considered cruel.

Mark

11/6/2020 06:28:19 am

I agree with you to certain levels. I understand that people may want to avoid situations where cruelty is being present, I am sure it is uncomfortable to witness and by barging yourself into situations like that might just cause more problems and harms for yourself. Helping or acting out should not be a requirement, but instead, something that is encouraged in our society.

Ger 2967 ( English12 Block F)

11/6/2020 06:05:13 am

I totally agree with this quote, in my opinion, a person who sees crime and does nothing also consider cruel. Despite how tough the situation is, you still need to go in and help. Only selfish people will stand there and do nothing.

Tham

11/6/2020 06:13:18 am

Despite agreeing to most of what you said in the comment above, I do not think that people who stand there and do nothing are selfish. Most of the times it is due to their inability to act when in a situation they have not experienced.

Tham Ap Research

11/6/2020 06:11:52 am

This is the same kind of thinking that judges have. I don't particularly disagree this kind of thinking despite it involving "innocent" people. When people see others suffering from cruelty, the first reaction should be to help resolve the situation either by themselves or with the help of others. Someone who chooses to not do anything and pretend that nothing has happened, is not only cruel but a culprit as well.

Mark

11/6/2020 06:31:42 am

First of all, I would like to say that I understand where you are coming from. I completely agree that helping other people, especially when it involves cruelty, is something to be encouraged. But on the other hand, have you considered the harm that you might cause yourself or people around you? What if you lose your life becuase you were interfering with other people's business, is it worth it?

Aurora AP Research Block A

11/6/2020 06:13:43 am

The definition of this quote advocates bystanders as "cruel" and "unkind". However, depending on the situation, bystanders are not necessarily "cruel" all of the time. For instance, when two people are fighting viciously on the street, it wouldn't be smart for an individual to interfere and get himself or herself injured (while not knowing the why the two people are fighting). As a consequence, I do not agree with this quote since bystanders are not always necessarily unsympathetic or cruel.

Ganda (Research A)

11/6/2020 09:07:31 am

I agree with you. Bystanders are not necessary cruel to ignore a situation that can’t be help. However, I think that the situation that you suggest can be help by calling for help from people who could solve the situation. Still, I think it all depends on the situation. People should always take care of themselves before helping others. However, if they’re safe themselves and have the ability to help, I still think that they should be helping (and not ignore the cruel acts).

Mulan (English 11 Block H)

11/6/2020 10:07:47 am

I really agree with you, sometime the bystander don't want to interfere because they don't want to get themself hurt or they don't want to get the situation even worse.

Mark English 12 Block E

11/6/2020 06:22:11 am

I do not agree with this statement completely, I do agree that by not acting upon certain actions means that you are silently supporting said action. However, I do not agree that actions must be made when you encounter cruelty, you must evaluate the situation before acting irrationally. Is it worth it? Would you put yourself or others in danger? These are questions that are worth thinking about. Although helping people is important, one should always prioritize oneself and think things through before acting.

Grace AP Research Block A

11/6/2020 08:59:14 am

After reading your response, I'm starting to understand other people's point on why they don't completely agree to the statement. It's right to always think before acting upon things and especially at the a time right now, we have to help ourselves before we help others.

Chanel (English 12 Block E)

11/6/2020 10:07:45 am

I agree with you, because sometimes putting ourselves in the situation does not help with anything, especially when you know that you can't save yourself from it.

Brendon (AP research Block A)

11/6/2020 06:59:00 am

Depending on the context, this quote can be blown out of proportion. For example, in the case of witnessing bullying, I agree that bystanders are also part of the problem. But let's add in corruption, we see it everywhere, but it is not our business, nor do we have the power to do anything about it, does that make us the "bad guys" too? The way I interpreted the quote is that it's trying to tell you to put the blame on somebody else, because the truth is, we like putting blame on other people. We are also selfish by nature, one should put themselves first in a situation before assisting other people, you can't help others if you can't even save yourself.

Kevin (AP Research Block A)

11/6/2020 07:40:22 am

I really like your thoughts on this topic, sometimes we really have to choose when to be selfish. Is it really that cruel to value your own safety more than others? Is it that wrong to prioritize taking the best path forward even if that means passing by someone struggling? It definitely depends on context, and like you, I would not want to chase after this imaginary "justice" in an unjust world if that means I'm put in danger.

Ning (English 11 Block B)

11/6/2020 07:11:15 am

When you see someone in pain, suffering, or in danger, and you walk past it without helping them, you’re also as cruel as the person who is making someone else suffer. When you walk past them, and make it seem like you didn’t see anything, won’t help make the situation better. One of the cruelest things someone can do is pretend that something bad didn’t happen. If you aren’t able to help I believe that you should adleast find someone else to help in order for less suffering to occur.

Aom (English 11 Block H)

11/6/2020 07:51:14 am

I partly agree with you. Seeing someone in pain, suffer or in danger and did not help them can make you look bad or feel bad for yourself. But, if we are in a situation that we can't really help to make the situation any better, I do not think that that person can be cruel.

Pam

11/6/2020 08:07:01 am

I like how you said that seeing something cruel happen but deciding to walk away and acting like nothing had happen wouldn't make anything better. In fact, it can be one of the cruellest way to deal with what you see.

Ganda (Research A)

11/6/2020 08:46:53 am

It’s indeed cruel of a person to ignore cruelty before their eyes. I do believe there are reasons behind why someone is ignoring cruelty acts. However, if they don’t have good enough reason to ignore, then they are as cruel as the person who is making someone else suffer (like what you said).

Allie (English 11 Block B)

11/6/2020 09:34:43 am

I agree that being ignorant is not a solution. As for the person who doesn't do anything when they see cruelty, they should feel guilty that they didn't do anything. They should feel guilty that they are part of why that person is injured. It is also their FAULT!

Copter 12BLK E

11/6/2020 09:59:10 am

I agree with you, that when you see some one got in trouble you should help because if you walk past and pretend like nothing is happen, it also make you cruel as the person that you didn't help.

Cho-Ching (English Block E)

11/6/2020 10:46:49 am

I agree with you. When cruelty happen and you didn't offer to help, it is an indirect way to harm them. They are just as cruel as the bully.

Kevin (AP Research Block A)

11/6/2020 07:37:07 am

At the surface, this quote seems to be talking about an obvious moral code of conduct, however I really think context is what matters most. Yes, for the most part witnessing cruelty and not doing anything is in itself a cruel act. However, one must also consider what they are able to do, and what, with their current abilities, can they actually change. Is it so cruel to not want to put your life in danger in order to get a chance of saving someone else's? It's really a moral dilemma, but the world is a cruel place, and sometimes, one must know to take care of themselves before they can take care of others.

Myra (English 12 Block E)

11/6/2020 09:42:03 am

I think the way you explained this quote was really well done, considering how it's really hard to explain how the situation might affect how a person reacts. I agree with everything you said, especially the part about it being a moral dilemma at the end of the day.

Henry English 12 Blk E

11/6/2020 07:41:08 am

When I first read this quote, my memories flowed into my mind like a river, because this quote is similar to a situation back when I was studying in Taiwan. I saw a few lower class men getting bullied by the bigger kids, but I did nothing about it, because bullying was really common, and I was scared that I'll be bullied as well. My action was indeed bad, but I don't see it as a cruel thing to do, because by involving myself in the situation is putting me in danger. To me, cruelty would be when you see it, but you don't even care about it. However, I felt really bad for those kids and wished I could stop them, but I couldn't do anything about it out of my own safety.

Nick English 12 Block E

11/6/2020 08:00:26 am

I love how you gave an example of your past experience. I do understand that sometimes when you want to do something about a problem, but you just can't because your not capable of doing so. However, one of the reason that you didn't do anything about the bullying being bullying is a common problem is somewhat cruel. Because that shows how you don't really see it as a problem.

Nick English 12 Block E

11/6/2020 08:00:35 am

Q (English 12 Block E)

11/6/2020 08:21:11 am

I do not believe that you was cruel. All you did was trying to stay out of trouble and trying to be safe. I am pretty sure that if anyone were to be in your shoes, they will probably do the same thing. Even though, we all know that being a bystander is not right, but we humans are selfish and we will put ourselves first.

Copter 12BLK E

11/6/2020 09:54:55 am

I think that your idea is easy to understand because you give an example. But I think you should at least tell teacher or try your best to help. If some day that kid getting bully again, then who will help.

Aom (English 11 Block H)

11/6/2020 07:48:12 am

I partly agree with the quote. When someone encounter cruelty, you should try to help them. Although not helping them doesn't mean that you will become a cruel person. It's all up to them how much they care about it, some people act like they didn't see it because they don't want to cause any trouble or make the problem even worse, or some just didn't care at the first place.

Allie (English 11 Block H)

11/6/2020 09:25:56 am

I do agree with how you said that people may care but they just don't wanna cause any trouble or be part of that. However I do believe that if we wanna make a change or get involve so make this better it may be a good decision to help others too.

Sally (AP Research Block A)

11/6/2020 09:37:36 am

I agree with this, but would also like to point out that there is usually more to the story than just what people see. Maybe direct confrontation can exacerbate the situation, which in that case the smarter choice would be to solve the problem in a different manner. Not doing anything "on the surface" does not mean nothing is being done in private and that the person did not contribute to ameliorating the situation.

Mint (Block H)

11/7/2020 08:54:27 am

I really like how you say that sometimes people might see it but did nothing about it just because they don’t want to make it worse. Doing like so doesn’t necessary means that they’re a bad person or a cruel person.

Nick English 12 Block E

11/6/2020 07:52:57 am

I agree with this quote. For example in a situation when you see someone gets bullied, and you did nothing about it. Then basically means you are a bully too because you see cruelty is happening but you don't care then you are a cruelty yourself.

Rei Eng12 Block E

11/6/2020 09:55:57 am

I agree with your opinion, ignoring comes with cruelty at times. Still, these examples are just from a very simple situation, where we don't really know to consequences that may happen to yourself after doing something about the bully. I definitely think that it is cruelty, but it isn't what anyone can resist from cruel actions.

Benny (Research A)

11/6/2020 07:54:38 am

I disagree with this, because I don't really have to care about how people I don't care about feel. However, this quote applies to animals and the environment. If you see that you can do something to help save the environment, then you have to do it otherwise you are extremely cruel. When it comes to your close friends or family the same logic applies. I could care less about how strangers feel, but if it is someone you love you should do everything you can to help them.

Ganda (Research A)

11/6/2020 09:02:07 am

I don’t really agree with you. However, I can see where you’re coming from. It’s understandable that you wouldn’t really care about strangers who doesn’t have connection to you in anyway. However, I think that you don’t have to be close to help them out of the cruelty. Of course, you don’t have to help them as much as you would for your loved ones. Still, cruelty is an extreme act that shouldn’t be happening (but it is happening). I feel that if we can help, even just a little bit, we should still offer our help. Nonetheless, I respect your opinion.

Sally (AP Research Block A)

11/6/2020 09:47:13 am

I can't say I agree with you, but I like your stance on this topic. People who don't really care about justice for everyone are often labeled psychotic or emotionless; where I think that it is in fact very justified and normal. No one can claim that they have always spoken up against every single situation that has came off as "cruel". I don't think anyone should be obligated to go extra lengths and risk yourself to help a stranger, even if it's cruel, because in most cases I doubt many would reciprocate. In the same sense, some preach about justice among human beings while ignoring others who are blatantly butchering the environment and animals. Human beings are often hypocritical, especially with this quote coming from Abe Lincoln, such definitive quote displays hypocrisy at its finest. Absolutely golden.

Pam (English 12 Block E)

11/6/2020 08:01:05 am

I truly agree with this quote saying that he who sees others treating people cruelly and does nothing about it is also considered a cruel person. Seeing others being treated brutally and just standing there watching is similar to being a psychopath. Those who see other people's pain normal is evil. For example, seeing high school kids bullying middle school kids and not doing anything. Turning a blind eye these situation portrays who you really are.

Q (English 12 Block E)

11/6/2020 08:14:46 am

I do not completely agree with your opinion. I understand that we should stand up for what is right. But what if we are also struggling. Maybe it’s best for us to not do anything and not get ourselves into more trouble.

Mean (English 11, Block B)

11/6/2020 08:10:57 am

Being ignorant doesn't make you a middle person. It doesn't work that way. Imagine this, you are in a room with 100 people. You have the right to vote for black and white, 50 people voted for white but only 49 people voted for black because you chose to not vote just because you're the "middle person." At last, white won because you wouldn't vote and that makes you being in the white side.

Grace AP Research Block A

11/6/2020 08:55:59 am

You just said that being ignorant does not make you a middle person, but from the example you gave, the person who chose not the vote just because they're the "middle person", was being ignorant.

Q (English 12 Block E)

11/6/2020 08:11:20 am

I do not completely agree with this quote. I believe it is wrong to not do anything when you sees cruelty, because you are also contributing the cruelty in a way. For example, a little kid is hitting his friend, and if no one says anything about it the little kid will think that it is okay to hurt people. The bystanders are now contributing to the little kid’s cruelty and shaping the kid into a cruel person. However, I believe that people who do not do anything is also not wrong. The reasoning is because how we don’t know that back story and if they are struggling. You can’t help people when you are also struggling.

Mint (English 12 Block E)

11/6/2020 10:02:11 am

I also think that we should do something as a bystander when we see cruelty, because if not, we are supporting that cruelty. However, people aren’t wrong when they did nothing as well. Because they may have their reasons to why they chose not to help. We never know their back story or reason why they did that, so we can’t judge people like that.

Bell

11/8/2020 07:13:05 pm

It’s true that we don’t know the reason behind their cruelty, but cruelty is not something that’s acceptable. There should be others way to solve the conflict rather than using violence.

Dora (English 11B)

11/6/2020 08:22:39 am

When I read the quote I feel like it's stating about the right fact, however I couldn't agree with it. This idea of telling the truth and helping others are so carved in our head that it seems to blame on the ones who didn't act on it. In reality we are just living our own life, you have your own rights to do what you want to do, either to stand up or leave it alone. Teaching the kids to fight against cruelty is setting them for a role model, however we know that the world don't always work like that. It's our decision to choose what to do towards each situations, and it's us who have to take the responsibility.

Mint (English 12 Block E)

11/6/2020 09:53:53 am

I also have the same opinion as you. I think that people have the rights to decide what they should do for each situation. If they stand up for others but ended up getting cruelty instead, it won’t be fair to them too.

Ganda (Research A)

11/6/2020 08:40:07 am

Those who sees cruelty and doesn’t act on it is also cruel. This quote can means many actions that include turning a blind eye and staying neutral. If racism is happening and you’re staying neutral, you’re also quite racist yourself. Because being true neutral is to fight for no racism. Nonetheless, I believe that this quote depends on the situation. If you have the authority to stop the cruelty you see and chose to not act on it, you’re also cruel to be ignoring other’s pleas for help. If you don’t have much authority, you can still help. The help might be quite late, but it’s better than never. However, if you’re in a situation where you don’t have authority and unable to help. It’s legit if you to save yourself first before acting upon something you can’t help with.

Grace AP Research Block A

11/6/2020 08:47:25 am

I truly agree with this quote because after reading this, it reminded me of the multiple situations happening in our world at the moment. One worth mentioning is the protests against democracy in Thailand, although the quote isn't directly about it, by being silent about the topic, you're being one of the problems why things are not being changed. Or like the black lives matter movement; where if you do nothing, not even a tiny bit of using your voice, you're siding against the people who prejudice against people of color. Being cruel is just about murder or inhumane actions, it's the things that you do that create any sort of a pain to anyone, no matter how big or how small. Thus, when one witnesses cruel actions, you must not be silent. It is not the time to stay quiet just to protect yourself, it is the most perfect time to stand up, not just for yourself but others, to make a change.

Ruby (AP Research Block A)

11/6/2020 09:12:33 am

I agree with the quote. You are involved in the cruelty action if you see it and do nothing about it. For example, you see someone abusing a dog on the streets and you just walked past as if you saw nothing, you are involved in the action of abusing the dog. It is because you see it, but didn't try to save the dog, so you are another person that is adding more harm to the dog.

Allie Block H

11/6/2020 09:18:20 am

If a person sees a cruelty acting on someone and he doesn't do anything about it, he's a bystander. A bystander usually represents someone who sees the action going on but doesn't do anything about it, it shows how ignorant they are. They are being cruel towards the victims. For example, if he saw someone getting bully he won't do anything, and just let the victim suffer. That is an act of cruelty, it's building up his ignorance and making him more careless and careless.

Mint AP Lang D

11/6/2020 09:28:43 am

I agree with this quote because it states that a person that knows about the situation but does not do anything is cruel themselves. For example, If I were in a situation that I saw a person being bullied, and I didn't do anything, it means that I saw everything but I did not do anything so that means that I could not help the person at all. This shows that the bystanders are more cruel than anything.

Mulan (English 11 Block H)

11/6/2020 10:00:56 am

I disagree, I think that people have their own reason for doing things. Sometimes there are plenty of situation that got worse because of the interference of the bystanders.

Sally (AP Research Block A)

11/6/2020 09:33:06 am

This quote sounds rather niche and hence is not applicable to most situations in life; as life contains many grey areas and cannot be judged based on a quote so absolute. We have been taught to not judge a book by its cover, but furthermore you cannot judge a person based on their limited choices in a certain situation. Standing up against cruelty is brave, unless it is done without much thought other than "justice", which then is stupidity. It is one's natural instinct to prioritise one self thus, making the right decision against cruelty is sometimes making the most out of the situation and not "justice". Some people place morals above all else, some prioritise wealth, while some put importance in safety. There's not one person at fault by acting based on their beliefs, moreover should not be blamed or judged upon just because it is different.

No one can be absolutely selfless and sacrifice oneself for pure justice. People have flaws. Whether they were "nice" or "cruel" choices are completely circumstantial.

Myra (English 12 Block E)

11/6/2020 09:40:27 am

I feel like this quote can be true at times, since it is cruel to see something cruel and do nothing about it. However, sometimes certain situations can prevent people from preventing that something cruel from happening. For example, in a life threatening situation, if a gun is pointed to another person's head, you might be too terrified to do anything because you're scared your next. I think in these situations, not doing anything to stop cruelty is understandable.

Leah (English 11 Block H)

11/6/2020 10:45:52 am

In terms of facing and dealing with cruelty, understanding others, especially the bystanders, is an important aspect people should learn to value. Situations that have occurred may not always be what one perceives them to be. I'd often jump into conclusions whenever I encounter an event, hindering my ability to think and formulate a solution that benefits the situation to any degree I may hope it would.

Lara (English 12 BLK F)

11/6/2020 09:43:26 am

Seeing cruelty and does nothing is basically being an “ignorant”. I do not support someone who willing to see others in pain, and chose to not help. If we’re the side that needs help while someone is being cruel to us, you would want people to help you. Therefore, it’s the same, we only think about ourself, while there are still hundreds and hundreds of people who are waiting for us to help out. I hate how our society is like this and there’s no way to fix it.

Kris

11/6/2020 09:47:27 am

With the rise of social media and ideological activism in recent years, people tend to forget about the difficulty in testifying against abusive authorities. Of course this does not diminish the importance of fighting against cruelty, as history has often numerous with glory for doing so. However, most people end up as bystanders not because of apathy, but because they simply do not have the mental, physical, or economic capabilities to act out against such actions. For example, for most of my life, I have prided for being inclusive and caring for my classmates, but one time at a camp I witnessed a fellow classmate being bullied and was a bystander. The obvious choice seems to be to stand up against the bullies, but as a kid who has deep personal issues (and still do to this day), I was unable to do anything since I feared being targeted by bullies, watching in terror as I dread of what will happen to me if even the authorities started bullying me too. In the end, while I do agree that bystanders should always try to help out, I still believe that equating bystanders with the abusers is a hasty generalization.

SaoLong

11/6/2020 04:27:04 pm

Self-preservation is important afterall. Helping others may be great, but self-sacrifice is a trait of a fool.

SaoLong

11/6/2020 04:28:00 pm

and a hero.

Mint (English 12 Block E)

11/6/2020 09:48:25 am

When a person sees cruelty but does nothing about it is cruel themself is not always the case. Because taking action for others isn’t always the best solution, as it could lead to problems for ourselves or others later on. Even though it is the right thing to help other people from cruelty, each person has their own reasons to help or not help. I believe that a person is cruel when they see cruelty and could help the other person, but chose not to.

Copter 12 Block E

11/6/2020 09:50:58 am

I think that when people see something bad happen even thought you know that when you help someone and there is a chance that you will get effect but some people will reach there hand to help. But people can't stand and watch all the problem that happen and walk away like not thing is happen, so there is someone that ready to help you for sure.

pakawat (english 11 blk H)

11/6/2020 10:54:33 am

I agree that there is two type of people, and that sometime they just can't do anything about it because the effect that it will have.

Rei Eng 12 BLK E

11/6/2020 09:52:15 am

Cruelty is commonly created by human emotions, and so what is cruel for someone may not be cruel for others. What I don't get about cruelty is that it doesn't always affect people in a bad manner. Some people just won't learn their lesson without cruelty, and would believe that there would always be a second chance like how some games may do. When the quote mention when you do nothing with the cruelty you see, I was confused, since ignoring cruelty is still doing something with cruelty. Ignoring cruelty doesn't always mean that the person is cruel, but just has a more rational way of thinking. The world isn't made perfect, and so we are. Sometimes ignoring cruelty is the better decision for success in life.

Mulan (English 11 Block H)

11/6/2020 09:53:14 am

People react in different way. If you say that someone is cruel because they did not do anything when they see cruelly it does not seem fair. People have their own way of doing thing. Sometime they might think that things will get worse if they react to it. Some people might that thing will work well if they get involved in it.

SaoLong Block E

11/6/2020 04:25:09 pm

Not helping is the same as dooming at times. Those with the power to help should help. But I guess you are right in the aspect of the fact that some of us are just terrible at helping.

Cho-Ching (English Block E)

11/6/2020 09:54:13 am

I agree with this quote. If a person sees an act of cruelty and didn't help, you are involved in the cruelty as a bystander. For example, if you saw someone get bullied and didn't help, you are indirectly harming them by not doing anything. This person will continue to get bully in the future.

pakawat (english 11 blk H)

11/6/2020 10:54:40 am

I do agree that they are indirect harming them, and also that the best thing to do is to help, but sometime, it could cause complicated consequences.

Birdy

11/8/2020 06:43:53 pm

I totally agree with you because people needs to think more offering a help. Because things can always go sideways, sometimes unexpected consequences may appear right before your eyes.

Chanel (English 12 Block E)

11/6/2020 10:05:15 am

I agree to this quote partly that a person who sees cruelty and does nothing about it is himself cruel, but it all depends on the situation. I believe that for a person to help one another, he or she must protect themselves first. In other words, if a person sees cruelty, tries to help, and ends up becoming one of the victims, then I don't see the point of them getting involved.

Isabel English 12 A

11/8/2020 07:25:09 pm

I agree with your idea, Indeed we should help other, when we have the capability, but if not we should protect ourselves first.

Leah (English 11 Block H)

11/6/2020 10:40:34 am

There's a variety of reasons to why a person would choose to become a bystander upon encountering cruelty. An individual may perceive the act of cruelty as something that has arised from the victim's own actions, thus resulting in bystanders viewing the situation as one of cause and effect. Cruelty, on the other hand, is considered an act of unfairness and disadvantages towards a person, making it clear that cruelty is out of anyone's control, resulting in a role of being a bystander within times of cruelty. Could one's confidence in handling cruelty be correlated with their reaction towards cruelty?

pakawat (english 11 blk H)

11/6/2020 10:58:10 am

It's not wrong that there are so many disagreement against the quote, and also it's not surprising that so many people agree with the quote. It's without a doubt, that it's wrong to not do anything when seeing other in trouble, however one would have to consider the consequence that could follow from the action. It true that it the right thing to step in and help, however we just can't overcome the fear of what could happen to us. Have you ever thought that there is something that you should do, something that needed to be done, but you're just too scared to do it. It's definitely not entirely wrong to not step in, even if we wanted to do something about a problem, we just can't build up the courage to do it. I know that it's pathetic, and I'm like that sometime, not being to be do something that needed to be done because I'm afraid of what would have happen. Sometime it's cruel when people don't even care about it, but sometime people can't just help it, even if we care about it, we aren't able to lift a finger to fix the problem.

Sao-Long Block E

11/6/2020 04:23:55 pm

"The world will not be destroyed by those who are evil, but those who watch them without doing anything." (Albert Einstein) Evil people will always exists, that is the truth of our world. When there are evil people, there should be good to balance them but how should good arise when everyone takes a neutral stance. Sloth, one of the deadly sins, doesn't punish laziness. Sloth punishes inaction, when you have the power to stop the terrible and still decides that inaction is the best course. You have decided that evil should go unchecked.

Mint (Block H)

11/7/2020 08:51:47 am

Cruelty should not be normalized. So the fact that he see cruelty but did nothing about it is not okay. But just because he dis nothing about it doesn’t need to mean that he’s cruel.

Yaya

11/8/2020 06:15:35 pm

I agree to this quote very much because a person should always be looking after another. We often see that people will often stay in their comfort zone and ignore to help others, because they are scared. But I think we as a human being should all help out each other. I think that it is quiet cruel to ignore victims because it shows that you lack empathy.

Birdy

11/8/2020 06:46:55 pm

I don't really agree with this quote because people can sometimes not offer help but is a great person. By doing so, helping others sometime could put you in a great danger, it doesn't mean that the person is scared, but it's always the priority to safe yourself first.

Bell

11/8/2020 07:09:36 pm

Agree, it’s very cruel if you refuse to help others. Staying in comfort zone is not an excuse to ignore others. When you see people indeed you should at least lead a hand and help them out.

Birdy

11/8/2020 06:40:00 pm

One can witness cruelty within sight and don't do anything at all. This being said, I partly agree with the quote because people have the right to help or not help another human being. Sometimes things boil down to the consequences that it may follow. Cruelty is very an act of being unfair and taking advantages out of a person. To sum it up, there are always a reasons as to why not helping those in need is not cruel, people most of the times it just means that that person has a rational way of thinking.

Bell English 12 Block F

11/8/2020 07:04:42 pm

I strongly agree with this quote, when you see something wrong happen, you should help or do something about it. For instance, if someone’s going to die in front of you but you choose to stay still, that’s an unacceptable action. It’s like you have a chance to help but you refuse to do it.

Dada (AP Lang block D)

11/9/2020 11:02:53 pm

I do agree with you, partially, because is true that you should help our others when they get into trouble. However, you should also look back at yourself and see the consequences of your actions. If it's burdensome, then maybe you should just let it slide.

Isabel

11/8/2020 07:13:25 pm

I agree with this quote. In my opinion, I think people should help each other, which can exert a positive effort on society become a more uniting world. Also，if all the peoples ignore others ask for help, the world are no longer have mercy and empathy. However, sometime it have to depend on the situation, because you may encounter some problem that you can't deal with, you should protect yourself first.

Dada (AP Lang block D)

11/9/2020 11:01:10 pm

I do agree with you that we should help out others when they get in trouble. However, we should also see what the consequences of our actions are. If it will makes us get into trouble as well, then we shouldn't.

Dada (AP Lang block D)

11/9/2020 10:58:49 pm

This quote is saying that a person can witness cruelty and do nothing about it. Then that person themselves are cruel. I do not agree with this quote because I feel like everyone have the right to choose if they want to do something about what they witness or not. You can't just say a person is cruel just because they don't want to get involved in the situation. However, it also depends on the situations and what's going on.

Kim-Hun (AP Research Block A)

11/11/2020 04:17:11 am

As hard as it is to admit, I believe this is true. If more people act against cruelty, there will be less cruelty in the world for sure. There are reasons that people don't act upon cruelty, and fear is one of them. It's not easy to act upon something like cruelty. If people start acting towards cruelty the world would be a better place for sure.

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