Tag Archives: What would you do ?

What is an Ethical Dilemma?

There are three conditions that must be present for a situation to be considered an ethical dilemma. The first condition occurs in situations when an individual, called the “agent,” must make a decision about which course of action is best. … Continue reading

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Brown Paper Bag Test Conclusion….

The verdict is in  ( you can read  part one here). Old habits die hard. I still read a good article and tuck it away. I should have written and posted about this after I read it and talked to … Continue reading

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Should mentally ill people and criminals be sterilized?

For 25 years I have been best friends with a woman I’ll call “Tracy.” Tracy is 35 years old, and she has Down Syndrome. Tracy is high-functioning, as is her longtime boyfriend, “Tyler.” Amy, they have been together for five … Continue reading

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Brown Paper Bag Test in a Psychiatric Hospital?

A racist threat of violence should be met with unequivocal punishment. We must stop that nonsense cold. But here’s a hypothetical: What if the threat comes from a patient at a psychiatric hospital threatening to beat up black staff members? … Continue reading

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What is a freeloader person?

I coach a team (that my child is on) and help to organize team necessities, including team payments. Last year, a child on our team lost a parent and grandparent in quick succession. The family was understandably heartbroken and in … Continue reading

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