What are some ethical issues(if I spelt ethnical wrong I apologize i'm a little young).Things like abortion, animal testing.But nothing to common.
2006-09-12 09:29:37 · 12 answers · asked by free_2.xpress 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
ethical and social issues:
abortion rights
cloning
genetic engineering
gene therapy
eugenics
human experimentation
human rights
human trafficking
human slavery
animal rights
animal experimentation
gay rights
gay marriage
euthanasia
surrogate motherhood
procreative autonomy
contraception
infantcide
genocide
death penalty
poverty
racism
war and peace
environmental issues (greenhouse gas, ozone, dioxin, nuclear power, oil)
economic issues (rich vs. poor nations, imf, world bank)
etc.
2006-09-12 09:39:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here are a few random ideas.
1) Medical malpractice court cases are heard by a jury of average people. The question is, can non-medically educated people say if the doctor made the right choice? Non-doctors are hardly the "peers" of the doctor. But if everyone in the jury is a doctor, could the victim expect an impartial verdict?
2) Also in custody cases, the mother is usually the one who is more likely granted the children. This could be viewed as sexist
3) With all of the evidence of the harmful effects of second-hand smoke, should people be allowed to smoke in public places, even outside? It is harmful to the surrounding people, but doesn't the smoker have a right to do what he or she wants? Should smokers (not just the tobacco companies) be held accountable for the damage they cause others through second-hand smoke?
4) Here is a similar one. Say I only like eating organically grown fruit. My neighbor doesn't agree with that idea, and sprays his plants. His spray is likely to get onto my plants (birds, bugs, or just over spray.) Don't I have a right to grow my plants how I want? Doesn't my neighbor?
5) The rights of individuals in schools are limited due to the idea that since students have to be there, it is okay to reject individual rights if the greater good is served. That is why some types of clothing and language is not allowed in school. Anyway, adults are forced to be in certain places sometimes too. Courts and airports are easy examples. Then shouldn't the individual rights of the adult also be limited in that case?
6) Some religions do not believe in immunizing their children. Currently, schools are supposed to require immunizations in order to attend because a non-immunized child is a health risk. However, this is rarely enforced. But should it be? Should someones right to practice their religion be more important than the public health?
Just some ideas. Hope it helps.
2006-09-12 17:01:22 · answer #2 · answered by Cadair360 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean ethical issues in "earth sciences and geology"? That's where this is posted. And someone doesn't have to be intelligent to know ethical issues - they just have to be aware of them.
Abortion
Capital Punishment
Animal experimentation in both cosmetic and pharmeceutical studies
Hunting/Fishing
Human Cloning
Stem Cell Research
Euthanasia
Puppy Mills
Vegetarianism
Spanking children
Pre-Marital Sex
Sex Education
Pornography
Strip Clubs
TV Censorship
FCC
Gay Marriage
Fur
Copyright Infringement (Think Fake Louis Vuittons, Fake Rolexes)
Bushmeat
Religious 'Missions'
Worldwide Disaster Aid
Personal Responsibility for the world and earth
2006-09-12 16:41:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Issues that brings a lot of commotion under a town for example
2006-09-12 18:23:54 · answer #4 · answered by Black Sayuri 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This isn't the smartest answer I've ever given, but how about voting for a candidate you don't like because you like his opponents even less? Certainly not commonly discussed.
2006-09-12 16:42:45 · answer #5 · answered by pessimoptimist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Posting each question of your homework on Yahoo Answers
2006-09-12 17:31:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Elderly people being allowed to renew driver's licenses, financial aid for illegal immigrants
2006-09-12 16:36:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
euthenasia - Doctors, nurses, relatives, etc. killing (murdering)people with lethal injection if they are ill, mentally or physically disabled and not able to communicate their choices.
2006-09-12 16:40:11 · answer #8 · answered by snowy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about cremation?
2006-09-12 16:35:05 · answer #9 · answered by 飞行高 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry I'm not very smart, in fact I'm not smart at all!!
2006-09-12 16:34:54 · answer #10 · answered by Rule number 1 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋