Wednesday, 18 January 2012

Take Action! - Ethical Decision-Making

Scenario 1. I would remind my crush that he has overcome too much to throw all his hard work away and that trading several months of staying sober for one joint isn't worth it. I would offer to support him in his efforts and help him threw his struggles. But if all else fails and he still feels the need to have a joint I would have to let him do whatever he believes is best for him, it's his life.

Scenario 2. If I was to ever pad my resume and happened to get the internship with false information, I would feel guilty about being dishonest. The right thing to do would be to admit your wrong-doing and give up the internship to someone more deserving.

Scenario 3. I would offer my support to my friend throughout this difficult time in their life, allowing them to share their feelings with me and dispensing words of comfort and optimism. I would let them know that suicide isn't the answer and things can only get better; if this doesn't work I would have to inform a guidance counselor for my friend's own safety.

Scenario 4. I would stay, I would be able to protest without breaking any laws. Two wrongs don't make a right and I could still be an effective protester without crossing any ethical boundaries.

Scenario 5. I would argue that there is a better way to gain information and remind my peer that everyone has guaranteed rights, and it is not our place to decide when "special circumstances" are necessary.

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