Tag Archives: ethical dilemma
“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
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Business & Commercial, Character, Family, Popular Culture
Loop-Hole Ethics and The New York Times
The New York Times’ “Ethicist” asks,”If a company’s payment plan includes obvious loopholes, as The New York Times’s does, is it therefore ethical to step through them?” Continue reading
Blogger’s Ethical Dilemma: The New York Times’ New Plan
For bloggers like me, who rely on hundreds of on-line sources for my ethics commentary, the new New York Times plan poses an ethical dilemma. Continue reading
Filed under Business & Commercial, Journalism & Media, The Internet
Michael Palmer’s Ethics No-Brainer
Having never read a Palmer novel, I am hoping he didn’t expend a lot of thought before offering his “brain-teaser,” as this would not bode well for the intricacies of his thrillers. It is also a little alarming that he would think many people would find this dilemma a particularly challenging one. Continue reading
Ethical Insights From The Great Butter Tub Debate
If we can decide on the right conduct involving butter tubs, we can figure out how to make the world a better place. Continue reading
Filed under Daily Life, Etiquette and manners, U.S. Society
The Trouble With Teachers Unions
The teachers unions’ desperate screams of outrage and blatant effort to use economic extortion to suppress proof of its members’ failings are proof that the Times has struck a nerve that needs to be struck. We can only hope that the citizens of Los Angeles back the paper and stand up to the union, for the sake of Los Angeles students and the integrity of journalism. Continue reading
Filed under Education, Journalism & Media, Literature, Professions, U.S. Society
Ethics Hero: The New York Times
The New York Times declines to let the White House feed it “off the record.” Continue reading
The Unethical Ethics Attacks on Arizona
There are plenty of unethical players in the illegal immigration wars. But not Arizona. Continue reading
