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THE COMFORTING LIES REVISITED
Now that we have a basic grasp of the E+
Ethic, we can refute the Comforting Lies. Each of the lies
below is a link to a page that explains why that statement is false.
If you already know that all of these statements are lies, you can
skip this step by clicking on the "MORE" button at the bottom of the
page.
1.
Whenever someone
wins (benefits) someone else must lose.
2.
Good (ethical) ends
can be attained by bad (unethical) means.
3.
Robin Hood was
heroic in stealing from the rich and giving to the poor.
4.
Majority rule makes
the best group decisions.
5.
Government leaders
are honest, wise and caring.
6.
Government generally
acts in the best interests of the public.
7.
Hierarchy is an ethically
acceptable organizational structure.
8.
The Law is the
highest behavioral standard.
9.
The Golden Rule is
the highest behavioral standard.
10. Religion is the
ultimate source of ethical guidance.
11.
Faith is better than
Truth.
12.
The Federal Reserve
System is a government operation that exists to protect the public
by stabilizing the economy.
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