Part 1:
Rushworth Kidder talks about genuine ethical dilemmas as tough choices in which individuals face right vs. right situations (as opposed to right vs. wrong situations). He goes on to argue that most ethical dilemmas fit one of four possible patterns identified in Ch. 1 by Rushworth Kidder. Describe a personal example of a ‘right vs. right’ ethical dilemma you have faced in the past. Answer the questions in the following order. All answers must be in complete sentences.
Describe the right vs. right ethical dilemma you faced.
Which type of right vs. right dilemma is this based on Kidder’s reading? Explain why. (Truth vs. Loyalty, Individual vs. Community, Short term vs. Long term, or Justice vs. Mercy [another way to describe mercy is compassion])
What were the moral considerations behind the choices you were faced with? (This includes reviewing all of the facts and identifying all moral dilemmas for all parties involved).
What was the outcome of your ethical dilemma? In other words, what did you do?
What was the reasoning behind your choice?
Part 2:
Consider the following dilemma: You are a police officer patrolling late at night and see a car weaving back and forth across lanes of traffic. You easily suspect either DUI or some form of distracted driving so you turn on your siren and lights and the car pulls over. Before you approach the car, the driver stumbles out of the car, obviously intoxicated. There is no question that the driver meets the legal definition of intoxication. The driver also happens to be your favorite person (e.g. mother, father, sibling, cousin, best friend, grandma, grandpa, coach, teacher, etc.).
Imagine the same scenario and the person is a complete stranger. What would you do and why?
(We will revisit this same scenario in Module 2 once we have covered ethical systems).
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All answers must be in complete sentences and shall be between 500-750 words.
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ANSWER
Part 1: Personal Ethical Dilemma
Introduction (briefly introduce the concept of ethical dilemmas and their relevance in criminal justice)
Description of the Right vs. Right Ethical Dilemma:
Provide a specific example from your personal experience where you faced a right vs. right ethical dilemma.
Explain the context and circumstances of the situation.
Kidder’s Classification:
Identify which of Kidder’s four patterns (Truth vs. Loyalty, Individual vs. Community, Short term vs. Long term, or Justice vs. Mercy) your personal dilemma fits into.
Explain why you believe it falls into this specific category.
Moral Considerations:
Describe the moral considerations you had to weigh when making your decision.
Analyze the ethical dimensions of the dilemma for all parties involved.
Outcome and Decision:
Share what decision you ultimately made in that situation.
Explain the factors that influenced your choice.
Part 2: Police Officer Dilemma
Introduction to the Scenario:
Set the stage for the scenario as described in the assignment.
Response in the Scenario Involving a Loved One:
Discuss how you would respond to the scenario if the intoxicated driver were a close family member or someone dear to you.
Provide reasoning behind your choice and discuss any potential ethical conflicts.
Response in the Scenario Involving a Stranger:
Contrast your response in the scenario involving a loved one with your response if the intoxicated driver were a complete stranger.
Explain the differences in your decision-making process.
Ethical Systems (a brief preview for Module 2):
Mention briefly how different ethical systems (such as utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, etc.) might influence your decisions in these scenarios.
Conclusion:
Summarize your personal ethical dilemma and the police officer scenario.
Reflect on the importance of ethical decision-making in criminal justice and its implications.
References (if applicable):
If you use any sources, remember to cite them in APA format.
Ensure that your responses are clear, well-structured, and fall within the 500-750 word limit. After completing your assignment, review it carefully for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting to ensure it meets the assignment requirements.
Which type of right vs. right dilemma is this based on Kidder’s reading?
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