Woman on Fire

What caused people to stand by and not get involved when this poor woman in New York was set on fire? It certainly wasn’t Bystander Effect.

We’d argue it’s the Penny Effect.

Daniel Penny, a Marine who intervened to protect passengers on a train from a homeless street performer with a history of mental illness and encounters with law enforcement – faced a felony charge of second-degree manslaughter. Although Penny was acquitted, the months-long legal process significantly impacted his life.

We’d love to hear your thoughts or concerns in the comments.