Category Archives: Literature
The Admirable Mr. Sondheim
His new book shows Stephen Sondheim as that rarity in show business, an ethical human being. Continue reading
Ethics Hero Emeritus: Christopher Hitchens (1949-2011)
Of him it could be fairly stated, as of few others, that while Christopher Hitchens was around, bullshit was never safe. Continue reading
The Media’s Despicable Catch-22 Against Herman Cain
Herman Cain cannot have engaged in sexual harassment as a matter of law until a court determines that he did so, and since a court cannot and will not determine that after more than a decade, and since his accusers chose to accept a settlement rather than try to persuade a court to make such a determination, it is unfair to give any attention, significance or credibility to the story. Continue reading
Scary Ethics Theater: The Strange Case of the Freedom of DISinformation Act!
This Halloween night we ask the scary question, “When is it ethical to be unethical?” For the chilling answer, we must enter the mysterious lair of Eric Holder’s Justice Department!!! Continue reading
Henry James, Mis-Matched Neighbors and the Naked Silhouette
Warring Montana neighbors are possessed by an essentially unethical attitude: “I care only about me, not you. To Hell with you. You’re not me.” Continue reading
Celebrate Columbus Day, Honor Columbus
Let’s not forget Columbus. Continue reading
A Fan’s Obligation: 12 Life Lessons From Being a Red Sox Fan
This is not going to be a fun day. Continue reading
Filed under Daily Life, Education, Leadership, Literature, Love, Professions, Religion and Philosophy, Sports
The Deceitful, Illogical, Unethical Disclaimer
My rules: any company or organization (that means you, PETA!) that uses a celebrity or another organization by name in its ads or promotional materials should be presumed to be untrustworthy, and any company or organization that employs a “pay no attention to the obvious implications of everything that you read, heard or saw before this” disclaimer is probably untrustworthy as well. Continue reading
Filed under Business & Commercial, Journalism & Media, Literature
The Ten Commandments for Ethical Reviewers
Here, I believe, are the standards that film and theater critics should apply, my Ten Commandments for Ethical Reviewers. Feel free to send them to the critic of your choice. Continue reading
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Literature, Popular Culture, Professions
Comment of the Day: “Incompetent Elected Official of the Week: Sen. Claire McCaskill”
Karl Penny’s Comment of the Day is further reflection on the futile effort to turn back the tide of new technology, which Senator McCaskill apparently believes can be accomplished with a good marketing campaign. Continue reading
