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Yes, I can as it is part of the premise of the question. When it states there is only one which can be saved it limits the choices. The boat being capsized means it either must be righted, which would be difficult for one person to do given the size of most lifeboats, or it would be used as a flotation device in its present form. The limitation would be related to the time it would take to get to one or the other and get them to safety before being able to go after the second. It could be related to the ability of the person to swim with only one in tow requireing at least one round trip. It could be related to cold water, sharks in the vicinity, the distance needed to travel to save each one, the time involved with each rescue, or another variable not readily defined. The premise is thus set and there is no way to assume such a change without changing the premise and at that point change the need of the lifeboat all together.

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Yes, it is the basis for the premise and one you seemed to want to change.

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I did not add anything to the scenario, which is evidenced by the use of "could" so often, but I did try to explain why the restrictions in the premise of the question only allowed for one to be rescued. You were saying rescue both, which would be completely changing the premise stated.

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If Hunter had fetched all that wood you had for him, he wouldn't have needed to chop the tree down.

It was not part of the premise to set up the scenarios for entertainment of children and adults.

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It was not for the wood ..... it was to get rid of the cat. The tree was just a ploy.

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"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits."
Albert Einstein

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That's what he would like you to think. He just felt guilty of not being brave enough to face AL.

Besides, without Wiley keeping ACME in business, some people would have ended up unemployed; and they might in turn become so hungry, they'd consider hunting road-runners for food.

Thus, by allowing Wiley to purchase regularly from ACME, we helped the economy and kept the hunting pressure down on roadrunners.

Interesting, like the dog and the child question we have two options,or the possibility of both being right.

I'd lean towards the first one, but that would mean agreeing with Wayne. I could agree with J, but guilt about the passing of a cat doesn't seem possible. And then there is the bravery factor. I'm not sure if it's really bravery, or more like looking out for one's best interest.

In the end it seems it's all Iownaics fault. He was the one that wanted the tree cut down in the first place. And whether it was sunspots or whatever that killed the cat. It is Iowanic that should be held accountable. let's remember he started this.

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I don't know what your problem is but I bet its hard to pronounce.

I don't think it is a good idea to pick on 'Nic....he has the gnomes as back-up..

Be very afraid...

So, if I understand you correctly....it is not in your "best interest" to face me?? [/quote]

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I think the reason he is so nervous is that his harem contract is coming up for renewal shortly...

Heh heh...