Answered Conundrum Next Conundrum
Best Answer Chosen by Asker
Marked as Best!
December 21, 2009 05:48 PM
(0)
(0)
Permalink |
Report
WOW. Good Question.
Let me answer twice . . .
In an ideal world yes. Saving his life could be a wonderful thing for him and any one he could ever help to hope in the future.
In a realistic world no. It pains me to say that, but I think fear and self preservation would kick in. I may shout "look out" I may try to disarm the shooter if I am close enough. . . but as far as jumping in front of a shot, I would have a moment of thought that if I jumped in front of a gun it is very likely the bullet would simply kill us both. That moment of hesitation would likely give me pause.
I can't say enough how much I respect the secret service. They have the training to avoid that hesitation & deal with that situation.
I had the great honor of meeting a retired secret service member. He had a thankfully uneventful stay, yet I consider him a hero for what he could do and what he was willing to do.
Let me answer twice . . .
In an ideal world yes. Saving his life could be a wonderful thing for him and any one he could ever help to hope in the future.
In a realistic world no. It pains me to say that, but I think fear and self preservation would kick in. I may shout "look out" I may try to disarm the shooter if I am close enough. . . but as far as jumping in front of a shot, I would have a moment of thought that if I jumped in front of a gun it is very likely the bullet would simply kill us both. That moment of hesitation would likely give me pause.
I can't say enough how much I respect the secret service. They have the training to avoid that hesitation & deal with that situation.
I had the great honor of meeting a retired secret service member. He had a thankfully uneventful stay, yet I consider him a hero for what he could do and what he was willing to do.
| Asker's Rating: |
• Thanks for answering! Great point about the fact that it could kill both of you, and thanks for your honesty.
Helpful Answer?
(0)
(0)
Permalink |
Report
Reply
Other Answers (1)
December 21, 2009 11:47 PM
(0)
(0)
Permalink |
Report
No.
He's only the President of the US. He isn't part of my family and I really don't think you could pay me enough money to protect the life of a politician, even one I admire.
Family, yes. I'd take a bullet for them, but not a President.
Helpful Answer?
He's only the President of the US. He isn't part of my family and I really don't think you could pay me enough money to protect the life of a politician, even one I admire.
Family, yes. I'd take a bullet for them, but not a President.
(0)
(0)
Permalink |
Report
Reply
Answer this Question
View All General QuestionsAsk a Conundrum
Please visit these retailers to purchase Conundrum or find the wine at these fine restaurants:
-
1991 St Helena Hwy
-
699 St Helena Hwy
-
1115 Main St
-
1321 Main St
- Twitter currently unavailable