Are Humans Still Human?

Yes, the definition of a Bystander by the dictionary is "a person present but not involved"(Dictionary 1)however lately I have come to notice more people taking action. For instance just the other day, a new program called "Let's Get Grounded" was instilled in Charlottesville, Virginia. The new program encourages students to be proactive and be more involved in their communities rather than suffer from the bystander effect. "Let's Get Grounded," was created in response to the murder of Yeardley Love by fellow lacrosse player George Huguely which occurred just over one year ago. One may ask the question, are humans still human? In response to that question, one local said reportedly, "Through grieving, we can deepen our connection to other human beings," by helping one another cope with the situation, hopefully people can learn that one another is still there for each other and the bystander effect will no longer occur.

Citations:

"Bystander | Define Bystander at Dictionary.com." Dictionary.com | Find the Meanings and Definitions  of Words at Dictionary.com. Web. 17 Sept. 2010. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/bystander.

 

Newman, By Caroline. "University Engages in Day of Dialogue | The Cavalier Daily." The Cavalier Daily: University of Virginia Student Newspaper. Web. 18 Sept. 2010. http://www.cavalierdaily.com/2010/09/27/university-engages-in-day-of-dialogue/.

 

Picture Citation:

Newman, By Caroline. "University Engages in Day of Dialogue | The Cavalier Daily." The Cavalier Daily: University of Virginia Student Newspaper. Web. 18 Sept. 2010. <http://www.cavalierdaily.com/2010/09/27/university-engages-in-day-of-dialogue/>.