https://padlet.com/shc6300/jrortbyr2a3ateaa This blog is to capture argumentative writing responses to the Ethicist prompts en-us 2020-11-25 15:48:56 UTC 2021-01-02 21:00:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f56f.png shc6300 https://padlet.com/shc6300/jrortbyr2a3ateaa/wish/960290925      The scammers of New York have just taken advantage of an unsuspecting neighbor who is now out $40 for trying to help you out. You either trying to be friendly and return the money stolen, or let it be a lesson learned. Being over-polite, you pay it back. But, was it the right thing to do?
  Suppose this neighbor has never wronged you, would you want to wrong them first out of foolishness? They were just trying to lend a favor and didn't want you to not get your package. If this happened to you, you would want to be repaid your hard-earned cash. 
 But let's say that there was no charge. Could this neighbor of yours be trying to take advantage of your kindness to pull the same scam they are claiming to be fooled by? Morally, you would pay the money back as you don't want that sitting on your chest. But one has to wonder, was this just another New York scam? ]]> 2020-11-25 15:56:19 UTC https://padlet.com/shc6300/jrortbyr2a3ateaa/wish/960290925 shc6300 https://padlet.com/shc6300/jrortbyr2a3ateaa/wish/985174805     Taking care of your friend's dog is a kind gesture to make. Werther, it is for your own personal enjoyment or doing them a favor. However, should you, the one who offered to walk the dog, pick up the poop that that dog has dropped. Or is it okay to pick up another dog when you have the bag?
  I have personally been out on a walk for my dog and realized that I have forgotten a bag. Depending on how far I am from my house, I might make the trip back for the bag. On the other hand, I can just come back to my dog's waste on another walk later that week. 
 I don't think that there is anything wrong with coming back for your dog's waste as long as you go back for it. However, I don't think that it's fair to leave it in exchange for picking up another dog's waste in your own neighborhood. As you have no way of knowing if someone else will do the same and pick up after your dog. Because I sure know I wouldn't.]]> 2020-12-03 18:53:00 UTC https://padlet.com/shc6300/jrortbyr2a3ateaa/wish/985174805 shc6300 https://padlet.com/shc6300/jrortbyr2a3ateaa/wish/1003797853     No one ever wants to have a heart attack. Some people might find it even more frightening to find out they have had one and never known. But It can't be right to keep this news from a loved one. Especially one who keeps your health in mind. Or could this be a secret you must keep in order to prevent worry?
    Marriage is built off of the trust between the two people who combine their lives into one. The loyalty to one another must be insured in order for the marriage to work. But would this break the trust? Another way to look at this could be a child withholding their math test score from their parents. Whether the score is good or bad, there is supposed to be an honesty factor within that relationship. As a child should be honest with their parents. And vice versa. 
   On the other hand, we have all been in a situation where the truth is not always the best. For instance, if you have ever had a pet while you were younger, and this pet happened to pass away, most parents would lie about death to their child and make up a story. These white lies are sometimes the best option. 
  In the case of a heart attack, I would have to agree with the husband's decision. While being honest with your loved one is important, I think it is valid to lie in order to keep the other's mental health stable. Even if it means you have to lie. ]]> 2020-12-09 19:40:52 UTC https://padlet.com/shc6300/jrortbyr2a3ateaa/wish/1003797853 shc6300 https://padlet.com/shc6300/jrortbyr2a3ateaa/wish/1021389375         Failing a test can be one of the most frustrating experiences. Especially when it is, not your first time attempting the test. Being held back from your goals in life can be some of the most irritating times. Whether it be in your professional career or personal life.  No one likes failure. But, is it okay to let some else cheat this passage for you. Or is it cheating?
  Most high school students within the United States have had to take the SAT or the ACT at some point in their high school careers. However, there was a scandal a few years back about families paying for people to take those tests for their children in order to get them into good colleges. In this case, the parent's actions for their students were considered cheating. These tests are meant to show what level a student is on compared to their fellow classmates. 
     Now a few years back, my mom was attempting to get her real estate licenses. During her attempts, she was unable to pass part of the test. Similar to the situation presented. Now, while upsetting at first, it became funnier the longer it took her to pass. As she should know the information. But was just unable to pass. But she never resorted to trying to cheat.
  While the question asked is valid, it might not address all the concerns. Personally, I wouldn't want someone taking an important test for me. I would feel as though I had committed a crime against my chosen profession. But, I feel that in this case, seeing as the coworker does an excellent job in the field, it might not be the end of the world. However, I still don't think it's ethical. ]]> 2020-12-15 18:44:34 UTC https://padlet.com/shc6300/jrortbyr2a3ateaa/wish/1021389375