Ethical Dilemma
You will pick one of the two ethical dilemmas listed below and write a 1-2 page essay. You will choose one side of this dilemma and argue why your choice is the right choice. You need to use two outside sources. The paper should be MLA compliant.
Dilemma #1
Animal abuse by youngsters can foreshadow more violent acts as these individuals grow up.Speaking up might save the animal pain and suffering today and it might steer that person away from more violent acts in the future. But would you have the courage to do so? Why or why not?
Dilemma #2
Some countries, like the Netherlands, allow assisted suicides, as do some U.S. states. Should”mercy killing” be legal for terminally ill patients who are suffering from great physical pain?What about patients whose diseases will negatively impact their families? Why or why not?Should religious institutions (churches, mosques, temples) be granted tax exemption if they participate in politics? Is it ethical for religious leaders to promote political candidates or political agendas within the physical confines of a religious building? And if so, should they lose their tax exempt status?
Dilemma #3
Do the uber-rich deserve to have their wealth? Do people like Jeff Bezos and his trillion dollars ethically obligated to share their wealth? Should there exist a legal cap on how much an individual person can be worth? Is it morally and ethically acceptable to have more wealth than is needed to live?
