Large Compromises In Ethics

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Question 1: Do you believe that small compromises in ethics today will eventually lead to larger compromises in ethics in the future? Please give an example to support your conclusion.

I believe that small compromises in ethics today could lead to larger compromises in the future, but that isn’t always the case. It depends on the type of person. If they are able to control themselves, they would realize when compromises are taken too far. For example, someone could steal pens from the workplace, but it’s unlikely they would steal a car in the future. Overall, small compromises do not always lead to larger compromises.

Question 2: On a scale of 1 - 10, how important is it that students demonstrate ethical behavior? Please explain your

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