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Daniel Penny, an individual who does not identify as confrontational, found himself at a crossroads where his moral compass propelled him to act. Despite expressing discomfort with the spotlight and the backlash he has faced, Penny felt an overwhelming sense of responsibility to intervene when he witnessed threatening behavior on the subway. He expressed a deep-seated guilt that would haunt him if he had chosen inaction and someone had been harmed. This inner turmoil illustrates the burden placed on individuals who feel compelled to protect others, often at great personal risk.