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“It’s A Wonderful Life” Ethics, Part 3
Here is the final installment of the Ethics Alarms overview of the ethical issues raised in Frank Capra’s classic. This ishow an ethicist watches a movie with as many ethical choices as “It’s A Wonderful Life.” I can’t help it. Continue reading
“It’s A Wonderful Life” Ethics, Part 2 (of 3)
The ethical problems of “It’s a Wonderful Life” continue, with George’s deal with Harry, his love life, and the run on the bank. Continue reading
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Bad Jack’s New Gig
Jack Abramoff had a change of heart, and is now committed to ethics. As a cash cow, that is. Continue reading
William Aramony and the Fallen Hero Dilemma
It isn’t that there are no heroes, but that we need to take care that our heroes inspire us with their best, without corrupting us with their worst. Continue reading
Ethics Tales From The “Occupy” Movement
Three ethics lessons from the “Occupy” movement… Continue reading
Incompetent Elected Official of the Week: Maryland State Senator Ulysses Currie
The existence of a disgrace like Sen. Currie in the legislature calls for more than his removal. It demands an uprising by voters to demand competent and honest representation, and political parties devoted to offering it. Continue reading
The S.E.C.’s Betrayal and Why Regulation Can’t Cure Unethical Cultures
The SEC’s failure proves an ethics truth: the only way to reform an unethical culture is to change it from within. Ethical cultures don’t require heavy oversight, and unethical cultures will always breed people get around it. That is true of Wall Street, and goes for the obviously imbedded unethical culture at the SEC as well. Continue reading
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Atlanta Parents’ Verdict: Cheating’s No Big Deal; Grades Are What Matter!
Why are Atlanta parents defending cheating school personnel? Continue reading
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Comment of the Day: “As the Cancer of Corruption Spreads, a Diagnosis and Treatment”
Michael elaborates on the University of Miami athletic scandal, which he correctly notes is hardly news, just a predictable escalation of corruption we have tolerated for too long. When the reaction to a corruption is “well, that’s no surprise!” it is a symptom that we are becoming inured to a cultural condition that should not be tolerated. Continue reading →
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