Tag Archives: dignity

The Schizo Principal’s Facebook Dilemma

The Principal was dishonest, but the School Board wanted her to be. Or not. Continue reading

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Matrix Chicken Ethics

Is it ethical to treat chickens like Keanu Reeves? Continue reading

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A “Naked Teacher Principle” Spin-Off: “The Case of the Naked Football Coach”

“Beware Facebook, Ye Teachers and Coaches!!!” Continue reading

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Dwarf Tossing Is Back. So What?

Is dwarf tossing unethical? Continue reading

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The Dominatrix Lawyer Principle?

It is the Naked Teacher Principle again, under the rare sub-category labeled “Dominatrix Lawyers.” Continue reading

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Affronts to Animal Dignity

Is it unethical to watch a monkey ride a dog? Without spurs, of course. Continue reading

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The Tragedy of Monica Lewinsky

Monica Lewinsky’s life has never recovered from Bill Clinton. And he is accountable. Continue reading

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Labor Day Ethics Dunce: The Muscular Dystrophy Association

The lesson is an old one: don’t allow someone to become essential to your very existence if you are not willing to grant whatever demand, favor or task he might ask in return. The Godfather might ask you to show your gratitude by whacking a rival don; the Devil will surely want your soul. All Jerry Lewis wanted was to stick around until he decided it was time to go. Continue reading

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Comment of the Day: “The Provocative T-Shirt Problem:

The Comment of the Day re-opens the argument about the right of those in society to expect and demand certain kinds of deportment and behavior. Continue reading

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What’s the Matter With Paul Gust?

Obviously Ward could be fired for storing photos of nude women on a school laptop, which is a clear violation of school policy, especially after the nudes made a surprise appearance in a school presentation. The rest, however—searching for Miley Cyrus images? Having photos of (fully clothed) children? Fantasizing about sex in e-mails with a friend?—None of this is illegal or unethical. Continue reading

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