Thursday, March 19, 2009

Ethics Are Even More Relevant Today

If we had agreement on political contribution ethical standards (i.e., $$$ flowing from AIG to major political figures), would there be an issue today concerning AIG's $180 million bonuses to those who wrecked their company and severely damaged the international economy?

If we had standards of ethical conduct for those doing business in the financial industry, such as Madoff and Stanford, would America be in a depression?

If we had standards of ethical employer conduct, would the SEIU be at war with the union representing its own workers?

If we develop enforceable consensus concerning the ethical framework for health care reform before plunging into unguided action, will we have a more efficient, better quality, more accessible and more democratic health care system which does not bankrupt the country?

What prevents us from a national discussion of health care ethics and use an ethical structure as the framework for health care reform?

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