Mike DomitrzPresident, Author, and Speaker on Respect, The Center for Respect, Inc. · Author & Speaker on Respect for Schools, Corporations, & the Military since 1990 (has reached

Helping people in vulnerable situations is your business!

25 Sept 2023 · 1 min

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In this brief talk, the speaker confronts Mike with a direct question about whether it is his business to intervene when someone is in a dangerous, vulnerable state—such as a drunk, incapacitated person. The speaker argues that recognizing the moral responsibility to help is essential, and that understanding the personal “why” behind that responsibility is what drives action in difficult moments. By emphasizing that the speaker (or any bystander) may be the only one capable of intervening, the monologue underscores the power and agency each individual holds to make a difference in vulnerable situations.

Mike, it's none of my business. Is it your business what happens to another human being right in front of you who's in a dangerous, vulnerable situation where you could help? Is that your business, yes or no? Yes. Why? Raise your hand and give me your reasons. That is a why. Because if we don't know the why, we won't make— take the action in the difficult times. Because you might be the only one who can actually do something. I might be the only one capable of doing something. I'm aware of what's happening. I have the power here. Actually, the person who's drunk, incapacitated, they're vulnerable. I have the power here to make a difference.