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Miniclinics (#133)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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An example of how doing good and self-interest can coincide.

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  • Added: Oct 05, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
Forgive and Remember (#132)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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What distinguishes forgiving someone from excusing them?

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  • Added: Sep 27, 2005
  • Length: 01:59
  • Purchases: 1
Identity Wars (#131)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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How is it that prejudice makes persecution easy?

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  • Added: Sep 27, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Nationalism and Patriotism (#129)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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How is our nation motivated or hindered in its actions when motivated by one versus the other?

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  • Added: Sep 14, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
A chip off the old block?
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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What makes cloning ethically different from conventional (i.e., sexual) reproduction?

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  • Added: Sep 14, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
Balance of Power (#127)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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When should states acquiesce to the federal government, and when should they instead claim separate authority?

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  • Added: Aug 24, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Consent and Coercion (#125)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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If we respect the autonomy of others then coercion must be replaced with consent.

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  • Added: Aug 24, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Religion and Ethics (#124)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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How does ethical thought incorporate religious beliefs?

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  • Added: Aug 24, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Friendship (#121)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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What are the ethical characteristics of a good friendship?

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  • Added: Jul 20, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Let's Play Doctor (#120)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Is is really best to be undressed when meeting a doctor for the first time?

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  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Citizen Celebrations (#119)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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National holidays encourage learning and living up to American ideals.

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  • Added: Jun 29, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Peak Oil (#118)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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With the anticipated peak in oil production just 3 years away, can ethics help us live within limits?

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  • Added: Jun 22, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Graduation (#117)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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The lesson in graduation ceremonies.

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  • Added: Jun 22, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
The Gift
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Is it better to give than to receive?

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  • Added: Jun 08, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Robot Soldiers (#113)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Replacing human soldiers with robots.

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  • Added: Jun 08, 2005
  • Length: 01:05
  • Purchases: 1
Helpful Clerk (#115)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Sometimes a sales clerk can be too helpful.

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  • Added: Jun 08, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Speak Up. Get Fired. (#116)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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In most states you lawfully can be fired for your political beliefs.

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  • Added: Jun 08, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Do or do not unto others (es#112)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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What is the ethical difference between two religious adages, "do unto others" and "do not do unto others"?

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  • Added: May 11, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
A special gift or a limited future? (#111)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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When should a child focus on their special gift?

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  • Added: May 03, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Just who are you on the Internet?
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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On the Internet, no one knows you. So, why not lie about yourself?

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  • Added: Apr 27, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
The job of an Ombudsman (#109)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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What's the difference between being an agent versus an advocate?

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  • Added: Apr 16, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
[Insert Racist Comment Here] (#108)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Do we have an ethical obligation to respond to offensive speech? How about, just to listen to it?

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  • Added: Apr 16, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Honor and Kill Your Parents (es#107)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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How do the differences between principles and practices influence our perception of right and wrong?

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  • Added: Mar 30, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Virtual Classrooms (ES#106)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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How is it that by not knowing people in person you end up knowing their person really well?

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  • Added: Mar 22, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Equal Rights and Same Sex Marriage (es#105)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Why is marriage like voting? Because they have both been the subject of "legal" governmental discrimination.

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  • Added: Mar 16, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1