Category Archives: Comment of the Day

Comment of the Day: “The Darkness of the Right, Pissing Away American Values”

In this entertaining Comment of the Day, Haddit (who, I gather, has “haddit” with all this ethics talk) gives a bravura performance of exactly where ethics-free thinking will get you in this and other war-related issues. Continue reading

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Comment of the Day: “The Priorities of U.S. Higher Education Defy Understanding”

Michael tries to help us understand why thge University of Maryland is spending millions on a mansion. Continue reading

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Comment of the Day: “Ethics Quiz: The Case of the Fake But Accurate Social Security Card”

A thoughtful take on the fake Social Security card hypothetical, and related issues. Continue reading

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Comment of the Day: “Distracted Driving, Pot, and “The Great Debate””

A Comment of the Day from the Great Debate on “The Great Debate.” Continue reading

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Incompetent Elected Official of the Month: California State Senator Ted Lieu

California state senator Ted Lieu is angry that Lowe’s is bending to one boycott threat, so his solution is to threaten it with another one. Continue reading

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Comment of the Day: “The Compassion Bullies Strike Again!”

I left the slippery slope angle out of the Compassion Bullies post, but the Ethics Alarms commenter Mike Martin is on the case. Continue reading

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Comments of the Day: “Incompetent Elected Official of the Week” : Rhode Island legislator Lisa Baldelli-Hunt”

I was unable to choose between the three Comments of the Day that follow, one by the mother of a registered sex offender, another by Sherika, who includes a letter written on behalf of the families of registered sex offenders, and the third by Shelly Stow, who offers a letter she wrote to the legislator (and that was bounced back to her). 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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Comment of the Day: “Mike McQueary and Me”

A well-reasoned and useful comment on Mike McQueary’s moment of truth, and the wannabe heroes condemning him. Continue reading

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Comment of the Day: “Ethics Dunces: Penn State Students”

A terrific Comment of the Day from a former abused child, who argues that Joe Paterno deserves the benefit of the doubt. Continue reading

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