Synopsis

The question arises: what responsibility does one bear when intervening in a situation where assistance is unwanted? This is not a simple matter of right and wrong, but a complex calculus of agency and consequence. To act is to alter the course of events, and intervention, even with the best intentions, can have unforeseen ramifications. The potential for harm, the erosion of autonomy, and the imposition of one's will must be carefully weighed against the perceived need for aid. The deci