#1 in a series of guitar related ethical dilemmas...

[Greg Rappleye]

Is there any possibility of air support?



Greg Rappleye

[DesertTwang]

Originally Posted by DaBoz

I think I want my click back......

Yes! Thank you! I didn't know how to comment on this thread, but you nailed it.

[ukejon]

Originally Posted by mc1

a train is running out of control, down its track. directly ahead in its path are 5 valuable guitars, some custom made, others are pre-war martins, all with really cool tonewoods, and stable, repaired cracks. they have been put there by a mad scientist/forum member, in complete disregard for their beauty and playability. suddenly, you notice a swich that you can pull which will divert the train down a second track. unfortunately, there is a single, equally valuable guitar on that track which will be destroyed. it appears to be made from sinker wood and old growth rosewood, with nicely crowned evo frets.

should you pull the switch or do nothing?

Actually, I'd choose to smash the sinker and then use on of the saved pre-war Martins to write an epic ballad about the heroic actions of the brave lone guitar. Would call the song "The Mighty Last Stand of Sinking Rosie" (in the key of G....of course).

[Grand Symphony]

Originally Posted by Kip Carter

Option 3: Derail the train in front of the Taylor plant destroying well over half the inventory.

Option 4 derail the train in front of your house destroying well over half your family.

[00-28]

WOW! That's a little dark.


Your last name isn't Himler, is it?

.....Mike

[Teleman52]

Originally Posted by Grand Symphony

Option 4 derail the train in front of your house destroying well over half your family.

!!! Wow that's a devout taylor fan! Bad mouth taylor? He'll run a train through your house! :P

[Kip Carter]

Originally Posted by Grand Symphony

Option 4 derail the train in front of your house destroying well over half your family.

Oooooh a sensitive Taylor man LOL

[JTFoote]

This was easy; I just pretended the guitars were chickens. This makes it a true ethical dilemma, as now we have something alive to save instead of inanimate objects, and there may not be time to open each case and evaluate the contents.

And since I love chicken, and have a large freezer, throwing four chickens in the truck versus saving just one makes perfect sense to me.

In any case, no chickens will survive the experience, train or no train. I just hope no one from PETA is around when I make like I'm all lovey dovey and concerned and gently gather the birds in my arms to rescue them from certain impending doom. Until I can get home and find the hatchet, anyway.

Oh, wait, we were talking about guitars. I kinda forgot, as I can still smell yesterday's KFC container somewhere around here. That's the only bucket on my list .. the rest of you can go blow your money and sit on a pyramid. Send me a postcard, if you can get out of Cairo with your wallet.

... JT

[mc1]

not looking too good for the rest of the series! i get a kick out of ethical dilemmas, and this is a spin on a classic. seemed like a good idea at the moment. i'm not sure what i would do face with this dilemma, or that option 1 is the best or only option.

so, anyway, i can't give back clicks or time. however, stay tuned for a very special thread about shark jumpers.

[Captain Jim]

Some are letting emotion get the best of you. This is a time for decisive action... I would call Dudley Do Right. He has experience with this sort of thing.

You're welcome.

[mc1]

Originally Posted by DaBoz

I think I want my click back......

Originally Posted by DesertTwang

Yes! Thank you! I didn't know how to comment on this thread, but you nailed it.

Originally Posted by markallen

Well, I think it's finally happened. The AGF forum has officially jumped the shark.

yes, ok, i get it, you've hurt my delicate feelings.

[hat]

Is that a Republican train, or a Democrat train? What is the ethnic heritage of the guitars in question, and their respective orientations? I think the answer to these will resolve the question! also - were any firearms involved in the illegal kidnapping and restraint of the afore mentioned instruments?

[Redpick]

Originally Posted by SongwriterFan

What would Tonto do?

Save the ones with Indian rosewood.

Or check out his name in a Spanish dictionary and realise whatever action he takes is likely to be the wrong one!

[Howard Klepper]

Originally Posted by mc1

a train is running out of control, down its track. directly ahead in its path are 5 valuable guitars, some custom made, others are pre-war martins, all with really cool tonewoods, and stable, repaired cracks. they have been put there by a mad scientist/forum member, in complete disregard for their beauty and playability. suddenly, you notice a swich that you can pull which will divert the train down a second track. unfortunately, there is a single, equally valuable guitar on that track which will be destroyed. it appears to be made from sinker wood and old growth rosewood, with nicely crowned evo frets.

should you pull the switch or do nothing?

Cute, but the Trolley Problem really doesn't work for guitars.

Originally Posted by mc1

a train is running out of control, down its track. directly ahead in its path are 5 valuable guitars, some custom made, others are pre-war martins, all with really cool tonewoods, and stable, repaired cracks. they have been put there by a mad scientist/forum member, in complete disregard for their beauty and playability. suddenly, you notice a swich that you can pull which will divert the train down a second track. unfortunately, there is a single, equally valuable guitar on that track which will be destroyed. it appears to be made from sinker wood and old growth rosewood, with nicely crowned evo frets.

should you pull the switch or do nothing?

Am I the only one who counts 6 guitars, here, not 5 Wouldn't pulling the switch save FIVE (not four) guitars and destroy one?