The Delay Dilemma
Last January, almost every media outlet in the business reported the controversy over Ward Churchill, an ethics professor from the University of Colorado, and his essay Some People Push Back. The essay traced the recent history of US foreign policy, specifically with regard to much of the Middle East, and arrived at the conclusion that the US, specifically, “the little Eichmanns inhabiting the sterile sanctuary of the twin towers,” got what they deserved when terrorists successfully destroyed both buildings. While the ethical controversy was fitting, given the moral repulsiveness of Churchill’s views, not to mention recent allegations of plagiarism, one does not need to travel all the way to Colorado to witness breaches of ethical conduct. In fact, one does not even need to single out a university ethics professor; one of the vilest acts of ethical repugnancy is occurring within the US Congress. The egregious behavior of House Majority Leader Tom Delay (R-TX) over the past few years is again coming home to roost as Delay faces accusations, yet again, of breaking House ethics rules. . . . [Read Article]
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