[icebraining]

It was a poor decision made in a moment of panic, not a rational, well pondered choice. Is it really that hard to empathize?

[gametheoretic]

11 minutes of panic. With torn ligaments. Empathize with an 'e'?

[blueskin_]

People's responses don't work that way. In any serious situation, the adrenaline will leave you feeling off for an hour or so afterwards, where you might still make decisions you might say you wouldn't when not under pressure.