I was at the lake this past weekend with a couple friends

All three of us were hesitant to go out on the water. There were wooden structures that stretched from the beach about 25 feet into the lake, and we decided this might be a good option to try. One friend went out on one and said “it’s fine, you’re safe out here!” The other friend went out on the other one and said “don’t come out, it’s dangerous!” As I was contemplating heading out, lots was running through my head. I could see two peers, it was quite the paradox.