I thought for sure this would spark some discussion, especially in these cold winter months. What about "The Custom of the Sea" that states, in part:
"A maritime custom in which stranded survivors drew lots to see who would be killed and eaten so that the others might survive. He drawing the shortest straw was killed and eaten and he drawing the next shortest was the executioner."
Or the thought of having a serious conversation with someone where the line "Killing Parker before his natural death would better preserve his blood to drink." was muttered.
I try to imagine what that was like and having to not only stand trial after rescue, but being convicted as well. While a morbid and somewhat taboo topic its one I find fascinating, the will of man to survive.
AJ
