Category Archives: Character
Climate Wars Ethics: Gleick’s Lie, and the Death of Trust
A distinguished climate scientist showed that he would lie in the interest of his cause. Once that line has been crossed, there can be no trust. Continue reading
“Forget Jobs, It’s You Passing Out In Public, Stupid!”
“So I pass out drunk in public…that doesn’t mean I’m not a wonderful mayor!” Continue reading
Child Predator Minister? No Problem! Just Tell the Kids To Stay Out Of Church!
He’s a great preacher with just one drawback—but its fixable! Continue reading
Ethics Hero: Pastor Thomas Keinath
Some people are so good they make us feel inherently unethical. Like this guy. Continue reading
The Girl Scouts, the Loyal Wife, and “Wisconsin Sickness”
Would you be comfortable with your daughter’s Girl Scout troop leader being married to someone obsessed with serial killers? A weird Wisconsin dilemma… Continue reading
The Most Ethical President
Who was the most ethical President? The first one, I think. Continue reading
Filed under Character, Citizenship, Government & Politics, History, Leadership, Quotes
Tim Wakefield, the Knuckleball, and Character
Throwing a knuckleball builds character, as Tim Wakefield’s career showed. Continue reading
Filed under Character, Ethics Heroes, Public Service, Philanthropy, Charity, Sports
Ethics Quote of the Week: Chris Matthews
Pat Buchanan is loyal; it’s some of his other ethical values that are in doubt. Continue reading
