Category Archives: Religion and Philosophy

February 2, 2012

Don Cornelius, Suicide…and Ethics Hero?

If the current trend does not change, then the choice of an older American to end his or her life before it becomes a societal burden will be both rational and heroic, and our attitudes about the ethics of suicide will have to evolve accordingly. Continue reading →

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January 25, 2012

Yuri’s Tweets, Flawed Analogies and the School’s Defenders

More on Yuri Wright’s tweets and expulsion Continue reading →

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January 23, 2012

The Corruption Problem

Sure, corporations corrupt the political system. So does that statement. Continue reading →

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January 22, 2012

Comment of the Day: “Let’s Have An Open Debate on Both Sides …”

A Comment of the Day that should have been a letter to a school newspaper. Continue reading →

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January 22, 2012

“Let’s Have An Open Debate on Both Sides of This Controversial Issue. Wait…Your Side Offends Me. Shut Up. You’re A Bully.”

Shut up, they explained. That’s public education and tolerance! Continue reading →

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January 14, 2012

Another Confession

I’m sorry, Babe; I’m sorry Beantown. I’m rooting for Denver. Continue reading →

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January 13, 2012

A Ban on Threatening “Spiritual Injury”: Unconstitutional But Ethical?

An example of an ethical law being impossible, thanks to the Bill of Rights. Continue reading →

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January 11, 2012

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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January 8, 2012

A Confession

Tim Tebow triumphed again, and I’m happy—but for the wrong reason. Continue reading →

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December 31, 2011

The “Your Right To Engage in Ignorant and Dangerous Speech Doesn’t Mean It Isn’t Unethical For Me To Help It Be As Loud As Possible” Dept.: ABC Full Circle and WordPress

As the New Year dawns, we see two companies in the communications business, and two situations raising the question, is it ethical or unethical to allow someone to use your product or service to broadcast harmful speech? Continue reading →

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