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 I think this essay addresses a lot of the key practical arguments against mandatory Good Samaritan laws. The debate about ideology and forced altruism would probably require a whole essay for itself, but there's obviously only so much you can cover in 1000 words, and this essay at least flags that area as requiring consideration. -Dan
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David Goldin just linked to this article in the DoingWrongByNotDoing discussion. It might be worth mentioning in your essay, although I'm not sure if it's 100% on point. The issue of how people interact, or don't interact, with homeless people raises additional questions about why this particular incident may have occurred. -- DanKarmel - 25 Apr 2010
 

Good Samaritan Laws

Driving across the country, two twenty-something grad students were blindsided by a drunk driver. He crossed over four lanes and collided head on with their ‘97 Buick. Aren't blindside and head on inconsistent? Multiple cars stopped, as the highway was now blocked, but no one came to their assistance until the ambulance arrived some time later. While morally questionable, should the failure of the onlookers to be Good Samaritans and attempt to aid if it was possible, or at the very least to pick up the phone and call for assistance, be declared a criminal offense? Although at first glance, requiring individuals to aid their fellow man if possible appears moral, ultimately such laws would not serve a greater purpose or effectuate change.


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