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Law for Business
Mr. Bernstein
How Is Ethics Expressed In Our Laws?, pp 31-35
September 19, 2014
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Law for BusinessMr. Bernstein
Majority RuleLaws tend to be Consequences-Based: Are
outcomes better for the majority?But American laws still reflect Rules-based
Fundamental Ethical ReasoningThere are limits to the will of the majorityThis is recognized by the Declaration of
Independence and the ConstitutionWhere does Wildwood “Saggy Pants” law fall?
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Law for BusinessMr. Bernstein
Why Are We Obligated To Obey Laws: EthicsConsequences-Based Reasoning
Breaking law results in bad consequences overall
We want to avoid punishmentFundamental Ethical Reasoning
Universalize the decision: If everyone broke the laws, society would become irrational, illogical and self-defeating
We Consent to be Governed
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Are We Ever Justified In Violating The Law?Dr. Martin Luther King: Disobedience is justified only if:
Written law is in conflict with ethical reasoningEffective political methods are unavailableDisobedience is nonviolentDisobedience does not advance one’s immediate self-interestDisobedience is public and one willingly accepts punishment
Other examples of Civil DisobedienceGandhiVietnam War protestorsGreenpeaceBoston Tea PartyTeacher’s Strike
