1. In an attempt to calm down a panhandler, the man was pushed into the subway and unable to pull himself out. The photographer claims he ran to the scene and used his flash to try to get the subway operator's attention.
2. The photographer states the photo and flash were only used in order to get the operator's attention.
3. No, I think that every second should've been used to try to physically help the man get on to the platform.
4. No, because it's hard to stop a moving subway train when it's already so close. The chances of it fully stopping were slim. He should've tried to help lift the man who was already struggling to pull himself up. He could've possibly made it over with the help of another person to add strength.
5. I'm on the fence as to whether they should've used this as the cover or not. It's a big news event and would have definitely made the news anyway, but it's also very morbid and shows a man in his very last seconds on Earth.
6. I think photojournalists care more about capturing the moment because this is their job. They aren't there to change what they are reporting, they are only there to witness and capture it.
7. I think it's important to intervene yourself into the situation if it is life threatening or harmful to someone.
8. They should let most events happen on their own unless there is a good reason to get involved.
9. Almost everyone agrees he did not do the best action in this case. It was his job to take pictures not to help the man, but that doesn't mean he shouldn't have helped. It's easy to assume the man took pictures for his own benefit as the main goal, but we can't know for certain. For future photographers, it's everyones best interest to help when a person is in danger. A life is more important than a headline photo.
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