In the real world we have many things that are discussed, in regards to ethics and morals. Many would argue that in life there exists grey areas for every circumstance. It 's our job to make the best decisions in regards to a moral compass. The problem that comes along with making decisions, is the intent behind them. How can you make a good decision? Do you follow a written code, or do you follow your heart, and adapt to the situation at hand? Can you implement both into your decision process?
When we see current discussions in regard to sports, entertainment, and politics we tend to picture ourselves in the scenario of concern. For instance, if a football player was caught cheating, whether that be through steroid use, cheating on their spouse, or cheating in any other form, most would say that we would know better not to cheat, and that it 's not the wisest decision to do so in a multi-million dollar industry like sports. Many people would also see any form of cheating as a bad influence on kids, and adults, and that …show more content…
In politics, people in a position of power, and spotlight are expected to uphold a moral code, abide by the law, and tell the truth, but we often see politicians using their influence to sway voters, by any means necessary. Some of these methods are seen as pandering, biased, and dishonest. There is also an argument that it 's what politicians have to do to get voted, and while some of these methods are unethical or frowned on, they are not always illegal. The problem we see is that we are not holding the same standard of ethics in all forms of business. Some would argue that it 's just the way that one industry has operated for a while, but if we went back to something like retail, something like cheating could very well lead to hard work simply being an
When we see current discussions in regard to sports, entertainment, and politics we tend to picture ourselves in the scenario of concern. For instance, if a football player was caught cheating, whether that be through steroid use, cheating on their spouse, or cheating in any other form, most would say that we would know better not to cheat, and that it 's not the wisest decision to do so in a multi-million dollar industry like sports. Many people would also see any form of cheating as a bad influence on kids, and adults, and that …show more content…
In politics, people in a position of power, and spotlight are expected to uphold a moral code, abide by the law, and tell the truth, but we often see politicians using their influence to sway voters, by any means necessary. Some of these methods are seen as pandering, biased, and dishonest. There is also an argument that it 's what politicians have to do to get voted, and while some of these methods are unethical or frowned on, they are not always illegal. The problem we see is that we are not holding the same standard of ethics in all forms of business. Some would argue that it 's just the way that one industry has operated for a while, but if we went back to something like retail, something like cheating could very well lead to hard work simply being an