"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing"

It seems strange that I particularly liked movies with humanity values that I have never watched "Tears of The Sun" (lead actor: Bruce Willis, lead actress: Monica Bellucci) until now. In the show, Navy SEAL Lieutenant A.K. Waters and his elite squadron of tactical specialists are forced to choose between their duty and their humanity, between following orders by ignoring the conflict that surrounds them, or finding the courage to follow their conscience and protect a group of innocent refugees.

At the end of the show, before credits rolls...The quote:

"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" Edmund Burke.

Adolf Hitler, the world renown dictator broke a series of treaties and the league of nations did nothing until he declares war.

Upon research, i found this blog about children in Africa. It seems like good men are doing nothing and evil prevails.

Many crimes would have been stopped in their tracks just because we all thought someone would call the police and catch the bad guys without getting ourselves into trouble.
Bullying in school would have stopped, if someone is brave enough to report and stop it.

I am wondering if I am going to meet a situation where saving others might mean a risk in my life just like Lt Waters in the movie, would I make a clear decision to save. 80% chance i would if i am single and probably 10% chance if i have a family of my own.

I am not trying to say that all should do something to help others at the expense of his/her own interest. We are all selfish creatures seeking to protect ourselves first. But do salute and pat the back of those who do something to help the weak at the expense of their own interest or even their own lives.