Race and My Community
My community consists of mostly White Americans. I am a white female living in Middleton Wisconsin. I see very few members of other cultures in my community. They are here though. I have a few Mexican American and also Muslim …
Stop the Pain: P.A.D and Euthanasia
Should people who are terminally ill, endure tremendous amounts of pain and suffer helplessly in a hospital bed be given the choice end their own life? I feel they should. But how can someone assist a terminally ill person in …
The Controversy of Stem Cell Research
For years scientists have experimented, studied, and researched to find cures to numerous devastating diseases. It has been questioned whether many of those diseases will ever be cured. At the present time, the best, and possibly even the only way …
Do Two Wrongs Make a Right?
Do two wrongs make a right? Since the introduction of capital punishment in the United States in 1608 (capitalpunishment.com) this has been a debate; a debate that will probably continue well into the future. But there are always two sides …
American Values and Morals
Where Have Morals and Values Gone in America
Ethics: 1 the study of standards of conduct and moral judgment. 2 The system of morals of a particular person, religion, group, ect. (Webster, p.204) We as human beings are going to …
How Ethical is Torture
The Ethics of Torture
The dictionary defines torture as being the act of inflicting excruciating pain, as punishment or revenge, as a means of getting a confession or information, or for sheer cruelty. Arguments on whether or not torture is …
Book of Judges on Moral Decay
Editor Notes: This article delves into the final chapters of Judges in the Old Testament, examining the story of the Levite and his concubine and the subsequent tribal conflict. It highlights the themes of moral decay, violence, and societal breakdown, …
Personal code of ethics
Ethics are a personal code of behavior. They represent an ideal we strive toward because we presume that to achieve ethical behavior is both desired and honored. There is both personal and business ethics. I will describe my personal take …
Confidentiality within NHS psychological services
It is an unfortunate occupational hazard that psychologists must face complex ethical dilemmas to which BPS and NHS guidance remains vague and/or fails to address (Barnett 2007). One area that remains particularly unclear is when, or even if, psychologists should …
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Gene Therapy
Scientists and medical doctors have created a new way to treat and cure diseases. Nothing like this has ever been attempted before. However, this revolutionary breakthrough in technology and science, called “Gene Therapy”, does come with a high price. Gene …
Teenage Decision-Making
Teacher’s Summary: In “The Impact of Societal Ethics, Family Beliefs, and Adolescent Development on Teenage Decision-Making,” Alex, a 10th grade honor student, delves into the complex factors influencing teens. This article examines how societal norms, family values, and cognitive development …
Discrimination And Harassment
Discrimination and harassment are serious problems in the workplace today. People are discriminated against and harassed about their sex, religion, race, weight, handicap, etc. For me, these issues are very unethical, and that’s all there is to it. Really, what …
Intercultural Communication in the Workplace
In the workforce environment cultural diversity is a frequent problem, often employees are discriminated against or misunderstood because of their diverse appearance.
We each belong to an entire collection of cultures different shared values, beliefs, and attitudes. Our own actions …
A River Once Ran Through it: The Boac River and Marcopper Mining
I. Facts of the issue
– In 1996, Boac River became the glory of Marinduque no more because of mine wastes that came from Marcopper Mining.
– Materials left over after the process of separating the valuable fraction from the …
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Ford Losses
Ford Australia posted a $274 million after-tax loss last year as consumers, already battered by the global financial crisis, shied away from large cars.
Capping off one of the roughest years on record for car makers here and abroad, Ford …