[Buddha-l] Ethics and the four way test

[Hal Cooper]

Evelyn>As to what is fair, if you were a little kid and got a big cookie and
the kid next to you got a little cookie, you'd know exactly why he was angry
and screaming it was "unfair" even as you ate the evidence :-)

Hal> How about if you are the observer?  You don't get a cookie nor do you
have desire for a cookie.  You see one kid get a little cookie and anotehr
kid get a big cookie.  Should you speak out and say "Hey No Fair," or should
you remain quiet - tolerating the unfairness?

This also plays out in the bully scenario.  If a  bullie is picking on the
unpopular kid should you stand up for the unpopular kid at the risk of
getting beat up too?  What if it is a group of bullies?  At what point do
you stop protecting the unpopular kid?