Write an essay of 8 pages on a significant ethical controversy. Explain the range of opinions politicians, policy-makers, experts, and people held regarding this controversy. Make a reasoned case for your own point of view on this issue, in which you clea
Write an essay of 8 pages on a significant ethical controversy. Explain the range of opinions politicians, policy-makers, experts, and people held regarding this controversy. Make a reasoned case for your own point of view on this issue, in which you clearly articulate your own conception of ethics as it applies to this particular controversy. Your essay should rely on at least two sources outside the readings for this class. There are now many excellent websites devoted to ethical issues, as well books and articles in the library. I am happy assist you by providing suggestions.
The range of possible issues is almost endless, and you are encouraged to write about an issue that is not included in the course syllabus. The following list is meant only to be suggestive.
warfare, war powers
the arms race, drone strikes
civil liberties during wartime
torture
the right to privacy
surveillance
civil disobedience
official disobedience
rights of the accused
victim’s rights
civil rights
hate crimes, hate speech
Welfare and poverty
charity, philanthropy
Affirmative Action
campaign finance
political corruption
crime and punishment, capital punishment
gun rights, gun violence
allocating health care
education
politicians’ personal lives
religion and politics
religion in American society
