Interpersonal Relations (1) (2)

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The college experience can be very demanding academically. Unfortunately, some students resort to cheating in order to make acceptable grades. This is the case with Brad, as he submits a paper he didn't write. Carl, another student, is aware of Brad's action and realizes he too is in danger if he fails to notify proper college authority of Brad's dishonest behavior. Carl is faced with a moral decision and has the following options: do his part and inform authorities of Brad's dishonesty without giving Brad time to confess, warn Brad that he won't turn him in this time, but will if it happens again, tell Brad that he will inform the proper authorities if Brad refuses to confess to his academic dishonesty, or he can ignore the situation and allow Brad to accept credit for another's work.

If Carl decides to inform authorities without giving Brad time to confess, he could ruin his friendship with Brad, and ruin his reputation with fellow classmates. Although Brad's action is morally wrong and he should be punished, Carl would be morally wrong to turn Brad in without notifying Brad first. The feeling of guilt could take over Brad's conscious and he could decide to turn himself in.

Another option Carl may consider would

Doctors are suppose to do everything they can to save the life of an individual, however, I feel that an individual has the right to reject antibiotics and medication that would only prolong suffering. Thus, voluntary passive Euthanasia would give the individual the freedom to make a moral decision. I feel life exist physically and spiritually. Although doctors often have the ability to prolong the physical life through machines and drugs, they can not nurture the spiritual soul.

Dan comes from a family where hunting has been a tradition for generations. He decides to introduce his twelve-year-old son, Tim, into the sport by taking him deer hunting. Sheila, Dan's wife, believes it is immoral to kill animals for sport. I agree with Sheila in that hunting for sport is immoral. Many years ago, hunting would not have been classified as a sport. Before supermarkets, hunting was necessary to provide meat for families. However, hunting for the purpose of killing for fun is immoral and wasteful. To hunt for food and have fun in the process is not immoral, but hunting just for the kill is immoral. Today's society doesn't need to expose twelve-year-old children to killing. Our society is violent enough without exposing young children to guns and taking a life for fun.

I feel Carl should explain to Brad that if he doesn't turn himself in, he would make certain to inform authorities. This gives Brad time to consider his options and decide whether to do the moral thing and turn himself in. By approaching Brad in this manner, Carl is giving Brad the opportunity to correct the dishonest behavior. In addition, Carl may save his friendship with Brad and others. This option may also scare Brad into realizing his immorality and perhaps he will think twice before doing it

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Approximate Word count = 1206
Approximate Pages = 5 (250 words per page double spaced)

Category: English