1 vs 5 psychology (poll 1 of 3)

[Kitty Sinatra]

Given that this is a lab experiment, the scientist placing you in this position is guilty of 1st degree murder (either 5 counts or 1 depending on your choice), since he set up this whole fucking scenario, and you're just another victim. Hell, I think he'd probably get a kidnapping charge for abducting you, and there's probably some weird Wild West era law prohibiting the use of railroads in experiments that would have the scientist swinging from a tree even if you find a way to save everyone.

 

[HCGLNS]

Don't throw the switch, 5 die.

 

[CynicismKills]

I might feel the urge to do something, but honestly I wouldn't be able to decide in time. At most I'd call for them to move, but other than that it's not my place to decide that kind of thing.

Also like Droll said, if you're dumb enough to be standing on train tracks anyway...