When Oliver North was asked to explain why he lied to congressional committees about his role in the Iran-Contra affair‚ he replied‚ "Lying does not come easily to me. But we all had to weigh in the balance the difference between lies and lives." Elsewhere in his testimony‚ North was asked about the false chronology of events he fabricated when preparing a summary of the government’s involvement in arms sales to Iran: Questioner: . . . You have indicated that. . . in your own mind . . . it was a
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As the lead surgeon and the sole decision maker for all transplant cases‚ I have a dilemma on my hands. I had just received a call and was notified that a heart has become available for a transplant. I currently have 3 patients that are candidates for this heart. Time is of the essence; therefore I have decided to give the heart to Jerry‚ a 55 year old‚ married and father of 3 children. I believe Jerry is the best candidate for the transplant because of his overall situation. As I mentioned before
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relationship then romantic love. What Is your position regarding the topic? Love is the most important thing in our lives. But wrongly‚ we reduce it to either parental love or to romantic love. Romantic love is a poor basis to start a marriage because romance is just a mutual desire that two individuals have for each other. Financial stability and shared moral beliefs are also two important factors that can lead to a successful marriage. Beliefs and morals can be principles in living‚ cultural‚ and religious
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Romance (Poet Analysis) The poem I have chosen to analyze is “Romance” by Edgar Allan Poe. The reason I chose this poem is because Edgar Allan Poe is a well-known poet writer. He put his feelings on every word he wrote. Some people might think his a bit corny and cheesy but I think to differ. Even though his poem is sad and dark but his a widely recognized as being one of the most important writers in the history of the horror genre. I hope people can rethink that after reading one of his poems
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As a part of Federal Office‚ United States Geological Survey has a code of ethics that is strictly regulated by the United States Office of Government Ethics. This code of ethics is presented to employees the first day on the job. For example‚ I completed the ethics training on the first day I joined USGS and signed a written memorandum that I have a clear understanding of what is considered ethical values in the office. The code of ethics is designed to provide an overview for the joining employees
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Legal Ethics from Deontological‚ Utilitarian and Casuistry Perspectives | | | | | | Deontological ethics are concerned with the intent of an action without regard to the outcome‚ while utilitarian ethics are concerned only with the consequences of the action. Some argue that the legal code of ethics is derived from a utilitarian theory‚ while others argue that it is derived from deontological theory. As deontological ethics are the polar opposite of utilitarian ethics‚ it should
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An analysis of the Importance of Aristotle’s Virtue Ethics on Contrast to Mill’s Pleasure Principles in Utilitarian Philosophy This philosophy paper will discuss the importance of Aristotle’s argument for virtue ethics in contrast to Mill’s Utilitarian theory on the happiness of the individual. Mill’s theory of happiness is dependent on the happiness of the individual‚ as long as that individual does not harm other people in society. For example‚ the happiness of an individual is perfectly acceptable
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Workplace Romance Men always want to be a woman’s first love. Women have a more subtle instinct: What they like is to be a man’s last romance. Workplace romance exists when two members of the same organization develop a relationship with mutual attraction. Those who develop workplace romances may cause damages to morale and productivity in the workplace. Along with this‚ businesses and companies are still confused at whether or not they should interfere in the romantic relationship. If
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Notes of a Hip Hop feminist Who would think that listening to hip hop music one would be influenced to live‚ think‚ and act a certain way? Joan Morgan’s “Fly Girls‚ bitches‚ and hoes: Notes of a Hip Hop feminist”‚ argues that the rampant sexism and machismo in hip hop music is the fault of both African American men and women and damages the larger African community. She compares hip hop music to an abusive relationship. She states that hip hop music is the only way in which young black men are
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I have always been one to side with a utilitarian’s point of view‚ such as Mill and Bentham. The greatest happiness of the greatest number‚ or as cold as it may be‚ sacrificing the few for the good of the many. Utilitarian moral theories evaluate the moral worth of action on the basis of happiness that is produced by an action. Whatever produces the most happiness in the most people is the moral course of action. I will give the best arguments against Utilitarianism‚ and show in my own opinion‚ why
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