A local council leader discovers 20 residents obtained favorable zoning changes through bribery.

A local council leader discovers 20 residents obtained favorable zoning changes through bribery. Reporting them upholds fairness but could ruin a leader's 10-year friendship.

• 35% chose: Report the 20 residents to authorities. (27 people)
• 65% chose: Conceal the residents' actions. (50 people)

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