[sexypanda]

I haven't read most of the replies, but I think the conclusion we can draw from the results here is that everything, including morality, is subjective. I would choose to save my friend because losing my friend would be extremely hard for me. The fact of the matter is, I have absolutely no chance of ever meeting these african children, nor will they ever effect my life any significant way. The personal loss I'd feel with regards to my friend (especially knowing I had a chance to save him) far outways the knowledge that I caused the deaths of 10 annoynomous people.