Duty to ReactWhen you’re needed, don’t turn a blind eye

摘要

HALF A CENTURY AGO, 28-YEAR-OLD KITTYGenovese was stalked and stabbed in New York City.I remember the case well—not because of its locationor outcome, but because of the report that 38 peoplewitnessed the crime and did nothing. Although thatestimate has since been reduced to five, the Genovesemurder reminds us that not getting involved can havetragic consequences.