Monthly Archives: December 2009

A Framework for Ethical Questions

December 31, 2009
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by Eric Hodges We are confronted with ethical issues everyday. These issues range from large-scale questions concerning the legitimacy of U.S. involvement in the Middle East to more trivial matters, such as Tiger Woods’ indiscretions. Perhaps most important are the ethical questions we are confronted with on a daily basis. Is it appropriate for me…

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Choosing Between Policy Choices: The Ethical Questions on the Afghanistan War Effort Policy

December 11, 2009
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by Gautama Adi Kusuma President Obama has made it clear that there would be an increase in focus, troops, and resources in the Afghanistan war effort. The decision in itself presents ethical dilemma; should the United States recommit more troops and resources to a war that might not be winnable in this time of domestic…

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Democracy and Economic Prosperity Values as Ethics of Governing: Do they Collide?

December 3, 2009
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by Gautama Adi Kusuma The world’s remembrance to the “fall” of communism coincides with President Obama’s visit to China and other Asian nations. And as President Obama visits China, he would likely face the reality that China is a growing balance to the American dominant superpower. China, a country that holds much of the United…

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