IrishAlzheimers oakland, ca
05/17/17 2:30 pm
Ethics are relative. "Business ethics" exams are sponsored by cocoa cola for the UFCW grocery Union in California. They claim that the number one loss in revenue is worker theft. The grocery store maintain policy whereby the workers are required to throw any food with a slight blemish away into a locked dumpster. Grocery stores throw a ton of food away everyday and the police prosecute the hungry for "stealing" the food from the dumpster.
To me, the person stealing from the dumpster is in the right and the unethical practices are those mandated by the owner who's intention is to maximize profits and not feed the hungry
kletcht
05/17/17 7:17 am
In making these decisions Pat is being irresponsible and selfish and not thinking in the best interest of the child. Pat's strongest stumbling block is pride. There are food banks everywhere in America all you have to do is ask. And food banks are only one example option of many.
JohnC14 New Hampshire
05/17/17 3:59 am
Though I strongly believe that theft is morally wrong, I do believe that there is a point when theft can become a more justifiable act, especially one's life condition becomes jeopardized. In Pat's case, is theft morally wrong? Yes. However, can I be mad at Pat for taking care of her child in the only way she can? No.
LazySteelworker USA
05/17/17 3:01 am
That depends entirely on Pat's level of intelligence and/or education. If Pat honestly feels and knows no better than it is most certainly ethical for Pat to steal to feed the child.
GabeDC rural
05/16/17 9:31 pm
Amazing "comments" from a country that considers itself Christian !!!
Read your bible people and consider what would Jesus think of your harsh uncompromising comments and views.
RussianThunder Russia and USA
05/16/17 4:30 pm
Yes and no. Pat is in an impossible situation. Stealing is unethical but your highest priority is to your child.
Pat should have contacted a social service agency for help before reaching this point.
DexNav Location
05/16/17 3:09 pm
Pat is acting ethically. However, they should try to, if they can, get a job and/or find a shelter for them and their child.
bubba2526 New Jersey
05/16/17 7:26 am
Is Pat unemployed by choice and is there any resources around that could help him and his son out of their difficult times, making it unnecessary to commit a crime? If yes to either then yes he is acting unethically if no then I believe he is and is acting in his child's best interests.
Jazzy5 USA
05/16/17 5:11 am
Pat needs to go to protective services, that help those in need.
Every city provides for our most needy!
Trent0304
05/16/17 2:20 am
If you aren't financially capable of supporting yourself and a child and giving them a good quality of life, don't have kids.
Louderthebetter
05/15/17 9:59 pm
Maybe Pat A. Had no access to an abortion clinic or the Plan B pill.
Or B. HE didn't wear a condom and inadvertently or purposefully impregnated a woman who was NOT ready to parent a child.
Neither, clearly, have the skills necessary to keep a human being alive. As that's all parenting is!!!!! Keep it alive Pat!
myob
05/15/17 9:22 pm
Pat should have gone to the manager and showed his hungry kid to him. Then ask, please for the child. He will not be turned away.
stinomite
05/15/17 8:38 pm
Guilt is a powerful emotion. Pat is acting unethically since he is taking what doesn't belong to him. In his situation, he can ask for help from several non-profit organizations. Also, Pat is ultimately accountable for his employment situation. If he is disabled, he should apply for benefits.
runningman02 New York
05/15/17 7:25 pm
If its a case were theres no other option, which im assuming thats the case, then yes. But with all oppurtunities and ways to help get people back on there feet in this country, i think they could find a way
lj74
05/15/17 6:58 pm
Given the social welfare nets we have in this country, both public and private, no.
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