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The Human animal is amazing: Japanese passengers move 32-tonne train to rescue trapped woman

by Joe Mobley
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Dozens of Japanese commuters pushed a 32-tonne train carriage away from the platform to free a woman who had fallen into the 20cm (8in) gap between it and the platform.
Japanese passengers move 32-tonne train to rescue trapped woman | World news | theguardian.com

For ALL you have ever done in any one's life to help them on their way... Thank You!

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    • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
      We can be Heroes.

      Some of us are capable of heroic deeds. And we really never know if it's in us, until it's needed.

      Here is a Hero that risked his life. Watch starting at the 6 minute mark.


      I don't know which is more amazing. That a few people are willing to risk their lives to save others...or that the rest of us aren't.
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        I think there are everyday heroic deeds we don't even think about.

        The single mom who has little time and even less money but has made the decision that her children are going be well fed, have clean clothes and get a good education.

        The young couple who are struggling financially, but have enough personal responsibility (character?) to keep trying to do what is necessary to put food on the table and try to build a life for themselves. (Screw Batman.)

        I would bet that most of us have done things that have made important contributions to other peoples lives... and our own.

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        • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
          Originally Posted by Joe Mobley View Post

          I think there are everyday heroic deeds we don't even think about.

          The single mom who has little time and even less money but has made the decision that her children are going be well fed, have clean clothes and get a good education.

          The young couple who are struggling financially, but have enough personal responsibility (character?) to keep trying to do what is necessary to put food on the table and try to build a life for themselves. (Screw Batman.)

          I would bet that most of us have done things that have made important contributions to other peoples lives... and our own.

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          Joe; Are these people heroic? Maybe. I always thought of it as doing your job...being as good parent.

          I've been a good parent, and have a successful life. A hero? No. Not the way I think of it.

          If being a hero is simply providing for your family, or sacrificing for your children...then most people I know are heroes. Then I am...and I don't feel that way at all. To me, parents providing great care for their kids is what they are supposed to do. Taking care of an ailing child, spouse, parent...is a responsibility. But it isn't heroic. I have an unusually successful marriage, but neither of us are heroes. We are simply being ourselves.

          This is just a point of view I have, and your point of view is equally valid.

          I should say that I think Character is a far more admirable trait than the capacity for heroism. An act of heroism is (in my thoughts) a short event. Character is for a lifetime.

          Good character is more useful, in my opinion.


          I was talking about a heroic act. Overcoming your fear of death to help another. I don't know if I have it in me.
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            A fair observation. As always, I enjoy the interesting input.


            Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post


            I was talking about a heroic act. Overcoming your fear of death to help another. I don't know if I have it in me.
            I have no doubt that, should the call come to you, you can and would answer it.

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              10% of humanity had a altruist genes - what's why
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  • Profile picture of the author laurencewins
    Everyone has the capacity for good and most don't see themselves as heroes. They just do what needs to be done at the time. I know many people have helped me over the years in numerous ways and I would like to think I have helped others too.
    It's the unsung heroes that do good deeds and random acts of kindness that should be applauded.

    I agree with Joe...everyone defines being a hero differently.
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    Originally Posted by Joe Mobley View Post

    Japanese passengers move 32-tonne train to rescue trapped woman | World news | theguardian.com

    For ALL you have ever done in any one's life to help them on their way... Thank You!

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