Category Archives: Ethics

The Fable of the Five Songbirds

There was once a songbird who, when young, had a strong voice and bright plumage but who now was old and feeble with a trembling voice and faded and tattered feathers. He knew his time on Earth was fast ending so he called his four sons to him, “I was a songbird and I sang beautiful songs; you also shall sing beautiful songs.” Continue reading

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The Common Problem of Republican and Democratic Economics

Liberal and conservative economic models share a common flaw.  For the most part Democrats and Republicans are synonymous with liberals and conservatives but not quite.  The vast majority of Democrats and Republicans take a compromised position on economic policy.  They … Continue reading

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Liars Liars Everywhere!

I have written several times before on truth, the lack of it, the abuse of it, and the blatant disregard of it.  USA Today published an article and an opinion piece that should be of interest to any of my … Continue reading

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Burqas for Finland!?

This is from, Jihad Watch who in turn got it from, Infidel Bloggers Alliance. I never thought of the Fins as the type to back down from a fight. I always had this idea that they were rugged individualists who … Continue reading

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A New Low for the New York Times

I read the New York Times every day, and on the whole I find it to be a pretty good source of news.  Though the New York Times leans liberal as with most news agencies in the US, I do … Continue reading

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Jeremy Bentham, The Philosophers of LOST, Part 1

ABC’s hit sci-fi mystery series LOST, has many characters who are named after famous philosophers and intellectuals of the past. There has been a lot of speculation about the meaning of the characters names and their relationships to their namesakes. … Continue reading

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MLK Controversy, Cast in Stone

Now is the time when people the world over reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King and a story on CNN caught my attention this morning.  Plans are under way to construct a massive memorial to Dr. King … Continue reading

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A New Ethic? Absolute Uniquanatism?*

I am generally a moral absolutist.  I believe that there is a right and wrong path to take on moral issues.  However I also believe that decisions must made completly on a case by case basis.  I believe that in the exact situation, defined … Continue reading

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