In this case, it is important to consider the implications of both options. On one hand, honoring the dying millionaire's wish to donate the $2 million to the Ethiopian Coffee Club would fulfill his final request and potentially help improve the club. However, on the other hand, choosing to donate the money to the Ethiopian Red Cross Society could save the lives of 100,000 people and help build a sustainable economy.
Given the urgency and impact of the situation presented by the Ethiopian Red Cross Society, it may be more ethically sound to honor their plea for help. Saving the lives of so many people outweighs the passion for a football club, even if the donation was made as a dying wish. Ultimately, the right thing to do in this case would be to donate the $2 million to the Ethiopian Red Cross Society to help those in dire need of assistance. It is important to prioritize saving lives and aiding in the development of a sustainable economy over fulfilling a dying man's wish for his beloved football club.
Activity:
SupposeyouareatJigjigawithadyingmillionaire.Withhisfinalwords,hebegsyouforonefinal
favor:“I’vededicatedmywholelifetofootballandforfiftyyearshavegottenendlesspleasurerooting
fortheEthiopianCoffeeClub.NowthatIamdying,Iwanttogiveallmyassets,$2million,tothe
EthiopianCoffeeClub.”Pointingtoaboxcontainingmoneyinlargebills,hecontinues:“Wouldyou
takethismoneybacktoAddisAbabaandgiveittotheEthiopianCoffeeClub’ownersothattheycan
buybetterplayers?”Youagreetocarryouthiswish,atwhichpointahugesmileofreliefand
gratitudebreaksoutonhisfaceasheexpiresinyourarms.AftertravelingtoAddisAbaba,youseea
newspaperadvertisementplacedbyyourfavoritecharity,theEthiopianRedCrossSociety(ERCS)
(whoseintegrityyoudonotdoubt),pleadingfor$2milliontobeusedtosave100,000peopledyingof
starvation.Notonlywillthe$2millionsavetheirlives,butitwillalsopurchaseequipmentandthe
kindsoffertilizersnecessarytobuildasustainableeconomy.Youdecidetoreconsideryourpromise
tothedyingEthiopianCoffeeClubfan,inlightofthisadvertisement.
Whatistherightthingtodointhiscase?
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