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Category Archives: Ethics
Seriously Doc?!
The practice of medicine today is probably one of the most important, frustrating, and confusing professions in the world. For example, through a series of events recently, I ended up in the cardiac unit at my local hospital. It wasn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Daily Life, Medicine, Science, Uncategorized
Tagged dealing with pain, doctors, endurance, opiods, pain meds
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Language Games
Honesty starts with language. No! It does not start with the language used. It starts with the way that language is used. For example, one might send a colleague an email stating, “I cannot believe you are so ******* dumb … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Daily Life, Entertainment, Ethics, Journalism, social media
Tagged celebrity, click-bait, dishonesty, distortion, hyperbole, society
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Of Climate Change and Exploitation
First, there is no doubt climate change is real. Doubts arise when activists begin to claim climate change is the result of humanity’s ignorance concerning the fragility of the ecosphere. Yes, climate change is real. The questions are how much … Continue reading
When Wisdom Isn’t
Don’t you love these little bits of wisdom that Anonymous1 and others publish to help us find our way? Of course, one cannot forget the friends and associates who help spread these so-called truths in one way or another. Take … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Daily Life, family, Manners, social media, Uncategorized, Verbal Communication
Tagged anger and fear., apologies, domestic abuse, fear persecution, gossip, hostile workplace
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Eating an Elephant: The Media Circus
Given the title of this piece, one might wonder if it will be another op-ed about the media and the Republican Party. If that is a concern, rest assured, that would be akin to carrying sand to the beach. No, … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Entertainment, Ethics, family, Family Vaules, Morality, social media
Tagged current-events, family, family values, societal decline, societal subversion, society
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Of Idiots and Ignorance
First, if you find the title of this piece offensive, consider the following. Merriam-Webster states the word idiot is outdated and offensive. It also lists 80 synonyms, most of which are apparently not considered outdated and offensive. At least, none … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Daily Life, family, Manners, Morality
Tagged ADL, Anti-defamation, ignorance, racism, Universal Orlando, white supremacists, white supremacy
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Of Life and Limb
An online dialogue between some old cops reminded this old cop of an incident from the early days of my law enforcement career. This particular episode of my time in the field was dangerous, amusing, and are-you-kidding-me all in one … Continue reading
Posted in Commitment, Ethics, Law Enforcement, Leadership, Morality, Police
Tagged bravery, compassion, illegal immigrants, law enforcement, memories, police, rescues
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