Tag Archives: “everybody does it”
Ethics Dunce: Wall Street Journal Blogger James Taranto
James Taranto has found a way—he thinks—to make unethical GOP campaign tricks seem less objectionable. Compare them to the practices of New York Times columnists. Continue reading
Filed under Character, Ethics Dunces, Government & Politics, Journalism & Media, Leadership
Unethical Web Post of the Week: “Screw Civility” by Rick Robinson
Rick Richardson’s pro-incivility essay has apparently never heard of the Golden Rule, or if he has heard of it, he doesn’t comprehend it. In an environment in which there are no ethical limitations on how people express themselves to and about each other, there is nothing to prevent escalation into fighting words and violence. The Golden Rule, like all ethical principles, is based on logic and experience. What goes around comes around. We have to live in the environment we create. Continue reading
Ethics Hero Emeritus: Baltimore Orioles Pitching Great Mike Flanagan,1951-2011
Mike Flanagan was more than just a great pitcher and a great teammate. He had great integrity too. Continue reading
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Ethics Heroes, Professions, Sports, U.S. Society, Workplace
Ethics Dunce: Bernie Madoff, Now and Forever
Bernie Madoff, reports the New York Times, is feeling mistreated. Continue reading
Unethical Quote of the Week: Melanie Sloan, Executive Director of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
As”Ethics Bob” writes, “If you’re a Democrat and you want an ethics pass, go see Melanie Sloan.” Continue reading
When An Apology Proves You’ll Say Anything: Ed Schultz’s Amazing Mea Culpa
MSNBC’s Ed Schultz’s masterful apology didn’t show he was sorry. It showed that he can’t be believed or trusted. That’s a great deal more significant than calling another talk show host a slut. Continue reading
Oxymoron Alert: “Ethical Cheating”
What will they think of next? Continue reading
