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Featured Commentary
The Ethics of an Olympic Boycott
Ethically, it is not even a complex issue. Diplomatically, economically, politically…yes, there are a lot of factors to balance. Not ethically. The right thing for the U.S. to do is to boycott this year's Olympics.
The reasons for this are too many to list here, nor is such a listing necessary for anyone with a television, access to a newspaper, a computer, or a memory. The human rights violations routinely committed by China have been on display for decades. When the International Olympic Committee foolishly chose China, on July 13th, 2001, to host the 2008 Olympics, it did so based upon promises that the nation would take steps to address its most egregious human rights failings. As powerfully described by Chinese dissident Hu Jia in an open letter to the world in September 2007, China has ignored that promise.
Ethics and the Conflicted Campaign Advisor
When you are helping one client pursue one objective while advising another client on how to oppose the same objective the first client has hired you to achieve, that is a conflict of interest, big time.
A Salute to Duty and Fortitude
As Hillary Clinton is attacked by her party, media pundits and others for not ending her campaign for the presidency "before the fat lady sings," we ought to remind ourselves that following through on commitments appears to be a declining ethic in America, and that there is much to admire about determination, fortitude, and the character to make it to the finish line, no matter what the obstacles may be and no matter how small chances may be to win the race.
The alternative approach was on display this month by New Hampshire State Rep Michael R. DesRoches, who finally resigned from office after failing to make a single vote since being elected 16 months ago. As reported by the New Hampshire Union Leader, DesRoches explained that he did not expect to win when he agreed to let his name be placed on the ballot in 2006. But he got elected, much to his surprise, and found the duties of being a citizen legislator (remuneration: $100 a year) just too burdensome. DesRoches said he was beset with various personal and financial problems, including a bad knee, a relationship turned sour and depression.
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Ethics Match: Detroit's Cheating, Lying Mayor, and the Much Admired Former President |
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12/21/2007
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10/28/2007
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10/21/2007
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The Armenian Genocide Resolution: Good Intentions, Unethical Conduct |
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Summon the Cowards: Virginia Legislators Put the Poor at Risk |
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4/9/2007
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3/24/2007
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Scoreboard Wrap-up: The Last Word on the Ethics of the C.I.A. Leak Case |
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3/15/2007
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3/10/2007
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Ethics Message Received: the Bush Administration's Selective Accountability |
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10/31/2006
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Tennessee Ethics Games: Parties, Playboy, Politics and Prejudice |
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10/29/2006
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George Allen's 'October Surprise' Reveals Unethical Conduct: His |
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10/22/2006
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VOTE ETHICS: What Kind of Unethical Conduct Disqualifies A Candidate? |
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10/11/2006
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VOTE ETHICS: The Conflicted Senator from New Jersey |
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10/1/2006
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VOTE ETHICS: Foley's Scandal |
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9/25/2006
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9/20/2006
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VOTE ETHICS: Race-Baiting in Missouri |
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8/28/2006
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VOTE ETHICS: What "Macaca" Tells Us About George Allen |
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8/28/2006
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VOTE ETHICS: Alan Schlesinger: Bad Gamble for Connecticut |
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8/21/2006
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8/16/2006
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VOTE ETHICS: Katherine Harris: Untrustworthy (U.S. Senate, Florida) |
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10/31/2005
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Frist, DeLay, Rove and Libby: The Legal Costs of Ignoring Ethics |
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9/26/04
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Big Lies on the Campaign Trail (Government & Politics) |
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9/13/04
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3/04
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Dept of Health & Human Services (Ethics Dunce) |
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3/15/04
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3/15/04
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Foreign
Leaders for Kerry |
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3/11/04
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3/11/04
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3/9/04
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3/9/04
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Government Enron |
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3/3/04
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San Francisco Hubris |
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3/3/04
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Watchdog Agendas |
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3/04
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Senator Tom Harkin (March Ethics Hero) |
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2/24/04
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House Rules |
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2/16/04
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O'Neill's Loyalty |
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2/04
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Senator Orrin Hatch (February Ethics Hero) |
3/16/2004
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