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Truth and ethics in sport

Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds was left out of the team to play Bangladesh in Cardiff last night because of a disciplinary matter.
Apparently at the toss, captain Ricky Ponting said Symonds was left out because of a virus.
This raises the interesting issue of truth and ethics in sport. Can a lie ever be excused?
I’m going to [...]

[ More ] June 19th, 2005 | No Comments 12 views, 4 today

Abortion debate revived

It’s interesting the abortion debate has been revived in Australia after the Coalition’s re-election. The conclusive victory has emboldened social conservatives in the government to speak openly about their ideas and agenda.
I’m opposed to aborton, except in circumstances of rape or where the mother’s life is at risk.
I can empathise with those who extend the [...]

[ More ] November 7th, 2004 | No Comments 9 views, 1 today

Ethical dilemma

I confronted one of those modern ethical dilemmas today, like you read about in the magazine lift-outs of weekend papers.
I was shopping in the Bi-Lo supermarket at Myrtleford when I noticed some tender chicken breasts selling for about $3.50. Similar merchandise in the cabinet was double the price.
I looked for a use-by date or some [...]

[ More ] January 14th, 2004 | No Comments 14 views, 3 today

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