Tag Archives: mental illness
The Despicable Nadya Suleman and Ethics Estoppel
From the beginning, the only thing keeping Nadya Suleman from being unequivocally despicable has been the lingering suspicion that she was mentally ill. It might be more than a suspicion, to be fair: having octuplets by artificial insemination when one already has six young children and no viable means of support could be called “proof.” Now even that malady is a sufficient defense: the issue is settled, and she is despicable beyond redemption. Continue reading
Filed under Bioethics, Family, Gender and Sex, Health and Medicine, Journalism & Media, Love
The Compassion Thieves
Like all scams, the worst damage done by Münchausen by Internet may be that it creates cynicism and destroys trust, making society less ethical by making ethical conduct seem like a weakness. Continue reading
Fake or Real, “I’m Still Here” is Unethical
Now, having had his film reviewed by most major critics as a genuine documentary and being widely assailed as an exploitive creep (including here), Casey Affleck is telling the media that the film is a put-on. If it is (and … Continue reading
Casey Affleck, Worst Brother-in-Law of the Year
“I’m Still Here” is Hollywood at its coldest…a betrayal not only of the duties of family and friendship, but also an abdication of every human being’s obligation to care about others. Continue reading
Self-Destruction Ethics Alarms: A Woman’s Unethical Quest For Fat
A woman’s quest to be the Fattest Woman on Earth raises many ethical questions… Continue reading
