Those who deny it are either delusional or lying. We pay lip service to a vague greater good, but only when it serves our interest. We don’t really care about others, except when convenient. Don’t believe it? Ask yourself this: How many lives would you trade to save your child or grandchild from being killed? One person? Five? Ten? A million? Be honest with that answer and perhaps you’ll understand what Gertrude did that day. She chose Hayden. She chose her family.
