in death... mother vs. wife

[ssj_jaypee]

There was this interesting discussion/debate going on at my work today between about 7 or 8 of us at lunch (guys of all different ethnic backgrounds and race.), and it was quite interesting and thought-provoking to hear what everyone had to say on this specific topic.
But the question was something along the lines of "if you were ever caught in a position where you could only save 1; your mother or your wife, and the other dies (no exceptions or off track thinking. pick 1 to save and 1 to die). which would you save and why?"

some said wife and some said mother for various different reasons. some had to do with religious backgrounds and culture, etc.

but me... even though i'm not married, i thought about the question quite hard, and i came to the conclusion that i'd save my mother, and let my wife die (if i had one), because a wife can always be replaced with another woman who you love just as much or even more. marriages can end in divorce, she could cheat on you, etc. there's a vast majority of complications that can result in marriages. but you only have 1 mother your entire life who will always love you and be there for you no matter what. a mother is definitely a son's most important woman in his life. the woman who gave you life, how could you give her death?!

discuss.