Prioritizing past responsibility or equal present need

You must make this choice yourself. Two people need the same assistance equally badly. One reached the situation largely through unavoidable circumstances; the other largely through repeated choices they knew were risky.

• 72% chose: Give priority to the person who was less responsible for their situation. (28 people)
• 28% chose: Treat their present need equally. (11 people)

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