ABC News Primetime Ethical Dilemmas: What Would You Do?

Monday, November 22nd, 2010 at 5:33 am

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ABC News Primetime Ethical Dilemmas: What Would You Do?

What would you do if you saw bullies ganging up on an innocent kid or a couple fighting in the park — the boyfriend on the verge of physically harming the woman? “Primetime” conducts a hidden camera tests to see what people do when confronted with ethical dilemmas that force them to act or not. Whether walking right by or getting involved in these scenarios, the reactions people have are fascinating. “Primetime” also takes the experiment further, looking at whether perception influences people’s reactions. Will dressing the bullies tougher or changing the race of the fighting couple affect how people respond? John Quinones reports. Then: How will passengers handle a taxi driver who goes on an extensive racist rant filled with hateful ethn