Monthly Archives: December 2009
When Experts Aren’t: The Ethics of Competence and “The Elements of Style”
Experts who are really incompetent cause great harm, which is why competence is a critical, though often ignored, ethical duty for all professionals, from Albero Gonzalez to Bernie Madoff to Ashley Simpson to White House social secretaries. Which brings us to Strunk and White… Continue reading
Filed under Education, Government & Politics, Literature, U.S. Society
Rep. Alan Grayson: “How Dare You Imitate Me?”
Florida Congressman Alan Grayson has endorsed unethical rules and plays by them. He may not complain when others follow his lead, though they should not. Amazingly, however he has. Continue reading
Filed under Government & Politics, The Internet
“Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew” and Reality Show Ethics
Director Duncan Roy has insteresting observations about his experience with the VH1 reality show, “Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew.” Reality show ethics are more complicated than I once thought. Continue reading
Ethics Dunce: Tag Heuer
Talk about doing the right thing for the wrong reasons. Continue reading
Filed under Around the World, Business & Commercial, Ethics Dunces, History, Popular Culture, Sports
Ethics Hero: Rep. Bobby Scott
U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott, (D-Va.), has now introduced H.R. 4326 to bar the federal practice or threatening prosecution to get subjects of investigations to waive their attorney-client privilege. Continue reading
Filed under Ethics Heroes, Government & Politics, Law & Law Enforcement
Ethics Quote of the Week
The South Dakota Daily Republic wasted no time in calling an arrogant felon’s bluff. Continue reading
Filed under Ethics Heroes, Ethics Quotes, Government & Politics, Journalism & Media
Ethics Dunce: Sen. Al Franken
Some wise old Democratic senator who understands the importance of not making policy disagreements “personal” should take Al Franken aside and teach him some manners. Continue reading
Filed under Ethics Dunces, Government & Politics, U.S. Society
“Operation Chokehold” and the Protest Ethics Checklist
Most protests honestly evaluated by these ten questions will fail to justify themselves logically, practically or ethically—including “Operation Chokehold.”
Filed under Business & Commercial, Government & Politics, The Internet, U.S. Society
