Tag Archives: accountability
Rush’s Apology, His Power, and His Responsibility
I sympathize—a little—but it’s strict liability for Rush Limbaugh. His ethics alarms were rusty. Continue reading
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
Dear Former Rep. Dahlkemper: Oh, Shut Up!
NOW she wishes she had read the bill before she voted for it. Continue reading
Ethics Blindness at Joe Pa’s Memorial Service
Two speakers showed ethics blindness at Joe Paterno’s memorial service, and the crowd cheered. I suppose that’s appropriate. Continue reading
Comment of the Day: “Ethics Dunce: Monica Bova
Mining the black humor in Monica Bova’s callousness… Continue reading
Soon To Be Justly Unemployed Ethics Dunce: Costa Cruises Exec Monica Bova
Your ship sinks. Why not insult the passengers? Continue reading
Filed under Around the World, Business & Commercial, Ethics Dunces
The Ethical Firing That Never Happened: Penn State’s Blindness Continues
Penn State lied. Coach Joe Paterno was never fired. Continue reading
Filed under Business & Commercial, Character, Education
Van Der Sloot’s Defense: Worst Rationalization Ever?
An interesting mitigating argument for a murderer, if “interesting” means “you’ve GOT to be kidding!” Continue reading
Filed under Law & Law Enforcement
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
Filed under Comment of the Day, Education, Finance, Sports
Comment of the Day: Ethics Blindness at Joe Pa’s Memorial Service
The Comment of the Day raises issues of wahlberging, obliviousness and willful blindness, and how they apply to the legacy of Joe Paterno. Continue reading →
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