Monthly Archives: December 2009
Remembering Ted Kennedy Fairly
The New York Times Magazine’s profile of Ted Kennedy fails an ethical imperative. It doesn’t mention Mary-Jo Kopechne. Continue reading
Illinois: A Clash of Law, Ethics, Christmas and Festivus
Any one with lingering doubts about whether law is capable of navigating the nuances of ethics should ponder the Christmas display at the Illinois State Capital. Continue reading
Well, It’s Better Than Senator Burris’s Version…
A parody with a point, and whatever you think of it, it’s better than what Sen. Roland Burris read. Continue reading
Punishing Pregnant Soldiers
The outrage expressed by women’s groups over the Army’s announced intention to discipline and even court martial female soldiers who become pregnant in Iraq was predictable.
Also ethically nonsensical. Continue reading
Ethics Alarms and the Brooklyn EMTs
We can condemn the Brooklyn EMTs, and we should. At the same time, their conduct is not as extreme and inexplicable as it seems. It is amazing how badly any of us can act when, for whatever reasons, our ethics alarms break down. Continue reading
Filed under Daily Life, Ethics Scoreboard classics, Professions, U.S. Society
A Mother Dies as EMTs Munch Bagels: Why?
In Brooklyn, New York, a pregnant woman went into cardiac arrest in front of two EMT’s having breakfast at a coffee shop. They did nothing to help her, despite entreaties from others at the shop, reportedly because they were “on break.” And she died. Continue reading
Ethics Notes: Santa, the Senate, and Snow
Some random thoughts on Santa’s weight, snow rescue ethics, and the Senate health care controversies. Continue reading
The “Rock the Vote” Sex Extortion Video: All’s Fair in Health Care
Obnoxious, corrupt, infantile, irresponsible, arrogant, dripping with contempt for American institutions and ignorance of ethical values, “Rock the Vote’s” video feels like a “bring your kids to work day” gone horribly wrong. Continue reading
Why the SEALS Must Stand Trial
The three Navy SEALs have to be tried precisely because so many Americans think that our enemies should be treated according to how they treat us, allowing their terrible conduct to lower our values. Continue reading
