Case 8: 28 Cybersport Case Summary

The following is a case study analysis on Case 8:28 Cybersport. This particular case highlights two individuals and one major organization. Both individuals are of Canadian nationality. One of those individuals is Ben Johnson. Ben Johnson was currently competing in the Olympics in the 100 meter final. In this particular race Ben Johnson was already the current record holder at this particular event but it was well anticipated that he would break the previous record and set a new record during the Olympics. It was during this particular race that Ben Johnson did not disappoint his fans or his country because he absolutely demolished his competition. Needless to say all of Canada was ecstatic that Ben Johnson not only won but that he represented Canada in front of the world. It was during this time, after Ben Johnson had won this historic event that the second individual involved in this case, the Canadian Prime Minister decided that because, national pride was at an all-time high he would hold a federal election, so
This action by the Dublin Inquiry was legal therefore it was ethical but it was unmoral because it was not biblically sound. 1 Timothy 5:13 states, “They will waste their time. They will go from house to house carrying stories. They will find fault with people and say things they should not talk about” (KJV, 2001). This scripture advocates why the Dublin Inquiry’s action was wrong. Opponents would say they are well within their rights with what is referred to as freedom of press. I would counter this argument and say freedom of press is a United States fundamental right but it is not the say as it is in Canada. Secondly, the bible also says in John 8:7 “They kept on asking Him. Then He stood up and said, “Anyone of you who is without sin can throw the first stone at her” (KJV,