Monthly Archives: February 2011
Our Future: This Will Happen to You Unless Our Irresponsible Leaders Repair the Infrastraucture, and Quick
Be very afraid. More than that, be angry. Because the infrastructure collapse is coming… Continue reading
Filed under Daily Life, Environment, Government & Politics, U.S. Society
Tip Ethics Are More Critical Than You Thought
Tip generously. It’s more important than we thought. Continue reading
It’s About Time! Dept.: Charlie Sheen, Ethics Uber-Dunce, Gets What He Deserves
We can only hope that Hollywood has finally learned its lesson about the trustworthiness of Charlie Sheen. Continue reading
Breaking News: Journalistic Ethics Not Dead, Just Unpopular
The Society of Professional Journalists condemns the fake call to Governor Walker. But that doesn’t mean all of its members won’t make the most of it. Continue reading
Filed under Government & Politics, Journalism & Media, Professions, The Internet
Oprah’s Dangerous Breach of Diligence and Responsibility
Morrissey correctly diagnoses the ethical problem: “Seeing as how Oprah’s most successful “product” these days is cultivating and grooming personalities into credible and trusted sources, a great deal of responsibility comes with that task.” Continue reading
Obama’s DOMA Decision: Ethical?
I think the conclusion is inescapable that refusing to defend a law he believes violates the Constitution is consistent with the President’s oath of office. Continue reading
When Satire Is No Excuse: The Jeff Cox Affair
If satire is attempted by supposedly serious professionals in government, they have an obligation to make their intentions clear to the dimmest bulb, and if they can’t, then they should leave the irony and tongue-in-cheek acts to those who are good at at. Continue reading
Ethics Dunce: Los Angeles Clippers Forward Blake Griffin
NBA star Blake Griffin is behaving like a selfish, ungrateful jerk. What does he lose by acknowledging a fan’s response to his supposedly sincere call for ideas for a creative slam dunk? Nothing, compared to what he has lost with his selfish treatment of a loyal fan. Continue reading
Now THIS Is Hypocrisy: Rep. Michael Capuano (D-Mass.)
Ethics Alarms will add the elusive concept of “hypocrisy” to the course list, for those, like Rush Limbaugh, who are confused about the concept. Today’s lesson: Democratic Representative Michael Capuano of Somerville, Mass. Continue reading
Filed under Citizenship, Etiquette and manners, Leadership, U.S. Society
“The Good Wife” Ethics: Sex With Clients Edition
CBS’s “The Good Wife,” dealt with the “no sex with clients” ethics rule adopted by most states (but not Washington, D.C.!) in a continuing subplot about the budding romance between firm tigress-partner Diane Lockhart (Christine Baranski ) and ballistics expert Kurt McVeigh, played by Gary Cole. Good episode, but the legal ethics were a little muddled between the sheets. Continue reading
