Quote Originally Posted by Animeniax
I would save the women and children first, because I have faith and confidence in my ability to save myself once everyone else is ok. I'd even stick around to save other guys who needed help. In giving of myself to save these others, karma and the cosmos would do their parts to make sure I got out ok too.

Though I always say, us nice guys finish last.
What about a situation like the Titanic? It was women and children first, and they didn't have enough lifeboats... So, if you give up all the available spots... are you still confident enough to survive a sinking ship?