No matter who the person is, they will always want to save themselves first before thinking of the effects on the other party. More often than not, they will save themselves from the fire and let the other person burn. When you put your hand on something hot, what is the natural reaction? To pull away of course. Isn't that natural instinct?
So I know humans have a basic instinct. Most people (and let me reiterate "most") have good intentions. They don't intend on hurting other people if they can help it. If anything, they strive to look out for the better of their peers.
However, I do believe that humans are far too intellectual to go solely on basic instinct. We have defined thought patterns and are very conscious beings.
It is one thing to save yourself, but it's a totally different idea to save yourself when you've thrown another person out of the boat who had no fault. This is when the innate human reaction should be questioned and then thought through rationally. "Crap. I just threw someone overboard for nothing! I better pull them back in."
Sometimes it's too late. Some drown before the assailant realizes their mistake; others make it out, but scarred for a long time.
I'm never one to throw someone off the boat without getting my stuff straightened out first. I'm just surprised people take advantage of that. Apparently people don't truly know me. I can be nice, but as soon as you attack me - I'm ready to fight back.
I've been thrown overboard, under the bus, whatever the hell you want to call it... I'm scarred and bruised, but you know what? I'm still alive and kicking.
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