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An Unreadable Traffic Sign Is A Dangerous Traffic Sign Is An Unethical Traffic Sign

Want a picture of what municipal incompetence looks like? This is it. Continue reading

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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

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The Priorities of U.S. Higher Education Defy Understanding

The U of Maryland says a 7 million dollar home for its president is essential to educating students. Continue reading

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A Lesson From Georgia: Schools Too Stupid To Be Ethical Are Also Too Stupid To Be Trusted To Teach

Two Georgia cases teach the same lesson: we cannot and must not tolerate stupid schools. Continue reading

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Ethics Quiz, Killer Pizza Edition: Can School “No-Tolerance” Be Dumber Than THIS?

Can political correctness “no-tolerance” idiocy in the schools get any worse than punishing a child for the shape of his pizza slice? Continue reading

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The Loudon County Courthouse Christmas Display Fiasco: Anatomy of an Ethics Train Wreck

In Loudon County, Virginia, a full-fledged ethics train wreck over Christmas decorations. Continue reading

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“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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“It’s A Wonderful Life” Ethics, Part I (of 3)

There are more ethical issues than you think in “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Part 1 of 3. Continue reading

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Comments of the Day: “Incompetent Elected Official of the Week” : Rhode Island legislator Lisa Baldelli-Hunt”

I was unable to choose between the three Comments of the Day that follow, one by the mother of a registered sex offender, another by Sherika, who includes a letter written on behalf of the families of registered sex offenders, and the third by Shelly Stow, who offers a letter she wrote to the legislator (and that was bounced back to her). Continue reading

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Incompetent Elected Official of the Week: Rhode Island State Rep. Lisa Baldelli-Hunt

Rhode Island State Rep. Lisa Baldelli-Hunt, to use her own term, is the worst of the worst. Continue reading

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