Real-Life Decision Making -- Solution
You do nothing because the town's livelihood is at stake.
You decide not to make the bald eagle nesting site public.
"Ornithologists really have to make a lot of tough decisions," says Brian Mingle. He works at the Cornell University Ornithology Lab. "These decisions can include the birds, other species and people."
When the bulldozers arrive at the river's edge, a small group of birdwatchers are there blockading its movement. They have noticed the bald eagle nests. TV, radio and newspaper reporters arrive and sound the alarm.
The next day, a large portion of the community is upset that alternative plans weren't looked at to save their eagles. One person noted that the eagles could be a tourist draw themselves. You can only hope they don't find out that you recommended the mall go ahead.
"When endangered species are involved, you have to step in and do something. In other situations, you might let nature take its course," says Mingle.