Category Archives: Bioethics

The Corruption Problem

Sure, corporations corrupt the political system. So does that statement. 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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The Third Annual Ethics Alarms Awards: The Worst of Ethics 2011 (Part 2)

The second and final part of the Ethics Alarms 2011 Worsts. The Bests will be here soon! Continue reading

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Ethics Dunce: Libertarian Andrew Cohen

“Lookie lookie! Come see the Amazing Libertarian who supports intrusive state power!” Continue reading

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Obama, Sibelius and Plan B: Bad Science, Bad Ethics, Bad Policy

Obama’s HHS and Bush have made the same politically motivated decision regarding the “morning after” pill. But the Obama Administration’s call was more cynical. Continue reading

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The Fat Kid, the Slippery Slope, and the Cliff

When a society sees more justification for removing a child from his family because he is fat than when his mother is on crack, has no job, beats her children or lives with a succession of men of questionable character, the slippery slope leads to, and off, a cliff. That cliff represents government intrusion into personal decisions, lifestyles and relationships to a degree that was previously unimaginable. Continue reading

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“Walking Dead” Ethics

Reverse abortion ethics! Honest! 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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Herman Cain’s Unethical Abortion Doubletalk

Herman Cain’s explanation of his position on abortion to Piers Morgan was ethically incoherent at best, unethical at worst. In either case, his comments show that he hasn’t devoted sufficient serious analysis to the issue to allow him to have a responsible and consistent approach. That is status quo for most Americans. It is not acceptable for a President of the United States. Continue reading

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Genome Sequences, Consent, and Scientist Ethics

Few things are scarier than when scientists start debating ethics. Continue reading

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