Many have posed the question, “Is doing the wrong thing for the right reasons ever right?” Although the answer is debatable and has been for some time, I firmly believe that the answer is “no.” Anyone with high moral standards such as myself, could not ever justify doing the wrong thing for the right reasons.
A person should begin by asking themselves, “Do the benefits outweigh the costs?” “Would I be able to live with the consequences?” I cannot think of an instance when the benefits outweigh the costs or when living with the consequences prevails. Sure you may want to kill an intruder for breaking into your house, but would you be able to live with the guilt? I, personally, would not because I believe that murder is wrong. What about the
A person should begin by asking themselves, “Do the benefits outweigh the costs?” “Would I be able to live with the consequences?” I cannot think of an instance when the benefits outweigh the costs or when living with the consequences prevails. Sure you may want to kill an intruder for breaking into your house, but would you be able to live with the guilt? I, personally, would not because I believe that murder is wrong. What about the