Category Archives: Animals

Incompetent Elected Official of the Month: Indiana State Senator Dennis Kruse

The Senator thinks that evolution is a “Johnny come lately” theory. Continue reading

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The Runway and The Snowy Owl: An Ethics Conflict Tale

A snowy owl decided to go to Hawaii for Thanksgiving. Continue reading

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Now THIS Is Professional Misconduct!

Is this acceptible professional conduct with a patient? Nay! Continue reading

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Poll: 84% Don’t Have a Clue What “Ethical” Means

If asked whether cloning a pet is unethical, your proper response is, “What a stupid question!” Continue reading

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Please Kill My Dog

“The Ethicist,” Ariel Kaminer, is faced with a question of animal rights. Continue reading

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Now THIS Is An Offensive Team Name

Naming a team after a serial killer is an insult to his victims. Continue reading

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Comment of the Day: “Slaves, Whales, Humphrey the Hippo, and Captive Animal Ethics”

The Comment of the Day touches on a rich theme: the obligation of issue advocates not to undermine the credibility of an important ethical argument by associating it with unfair, irresponsible or dishonest tactics. Continue reading

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Slaves, Whales, Humphrey the Hippo, and Captive Animal Ethics

PETA’s lawsuit is an embarrassment, but the ethical issue of captive wild animals is a serious one. Continue reading

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My 15 Hollywood Cures For A Paterno-Penn State-Sandusky Hangover, Part 2

The second half of the fifteen ethics movies I’m using to recharge the batteries drained by Joe Paterno. Continue reading

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Affronts to Animal Dignity

Is it unethical to watch a monkey ride a dog? Without spurs, of course. Continue reading

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