Monthly Archives: November 2010
TARP Ethics Dilemmas: A Guide For Advocates and Critics
When a policy, like TARP, that is widely criticized as wrong-headed in principle actually works, it presents ethical problems for both advocates and critics alike. Continue reading
Filed under Business & Commercial, Finance, Government & Politics
The Democrats, Earmarks, and the Transparency Dodge
No, earmark-cutting won’t cure the deficit; yes, earmarks are an example of politics taking precedence over responsible governing. Every ethical Senator and House member should support the ban, and any who does not should be marked as ripe for removal. Continue reading
Filed under Education, Government & Politics, Leadership, U.S. Society
GlaxonSmithKline Inspires a Fun Game For Your Holiday Party: “Forcast That Ethics Scandal!”
Almost all ethics scandals and examples of outrageous unethical conduct are thoroughly predictable, whether they involve individual, organizations or institutions. Why didn’t I see this one coming? Continue reading
Extending Job Benefits: Irresponsible, Unfair and Unethical
The buffer for unemployment turned into back-door welfare long ago. We can’t afford it, it slows employment, and it makes the illogical and unfair statement that the unemployed during hard times deserve more assistance than those who are jobless when more of their neighbors are working. Continue reading
Ethics Hero: Asra Nomani
When an American Muslim argues for profiling, it enhances the debate whether you agree with her or not. Continue reading
When The Occupation Of A Criminal Makes The Offense Worse
Who do we trust, America? Continue reading
Ethics Dunce: Buffalo Bills Wide Receiver Steve Johnson
What does God expect Steve Johnson to learn? My guess would be that Johnson should learn that nobody, including Supreme Beings, is responsible for his on-field and of-field conduct but him, and that he needs to be accountable for his own actions. Continue reading
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Ethics Dunces, Professions, Religion and Philosophy, Sports
Another Unethical TV Commercial: Twix Trivializes Lies, Infidelity
A commercial that promotes its product as a useful tool for the liars and the secretly promiscuous is selling bad attitudes and bad conduct as well as sweets. Continue reading
More on the Feel-Up Searches and Other TSA Indignities, For Those Who Haven’t Closed Their Minds, Abandoned Empathy, or Determined That The Government Always Knows Best
If you still have some doubts about the propriety and fairness of the TSA’s new airport screening procedures, or are willing to develop some, here are some useful links. Continue reading
