heres the story. i got into a little trouble on a school trip. i believe i took the fall by confessing that i had an illegal substance. little did i know that i confessed to somebody elses doing. i got the illegal substance from the person who didnt get caught. the school wants to know where i got the substance from. should i snitch or look out for me. they found something in our room. it wanst mine, but i thought it was mine. thats why i took the fall. i dont plan on giving up the person but can somebody give me any suggestions. if i dont give up his name what should i tell them about where i got it.
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2007-03-07 13:47:23 · 8 answers · asked by hannel19 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The factual part.
Tell them that you were wrong, the contraband is not yours. That you did not lie, and you have no further explanation until you have more time to think.
The moral part.
The moral part can be solved using utilitarian methods, this is the greatest good for the greatest number, --which if you are honest includes yourself and any harm that may come to your character.
Things you need to consider--
Does the contraband hurt people?
How bad is the consequence related to peers?
How bad is the consequence related to authority?
Do you have any implied responsibility to take the fall?
Does authority act with compassion and justice?
What effect will my decision have on my character?
How will my decision effect the culture of the community?
What is the scope if this problem, e.g. is it life changing, will I get over it in a week?
What is the right thing to do is that which does the least harm. It may tale a bit of magic to compare these things for you since youth has yet to develop a moral compass that is strait and true. You may need to use your gut. Is it just a bit of undigested pork or should I do this?
2007-03-07 14:18:54 · answer #1 · answered by Ron H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on who is that person if its ur friend then would not snitch yeah u maybe expelled but one it will stronger relationship two people will know that ur good at secrets if that is a plus for u and plus why would u wanna be called a snitch in the first place
2007-03-07 21:53:37 · answer #2 · answered by Ammon R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take pride in ur self an tell who it belongs to .Do'nt take the fall for someone else.It will haunt u for the rest of ur life,I know cause I took the fall for my ex daughter-in -law.now I have this on my record for the rest of my life.She was a shop lifter.
2007-03-07 22:01:25 · answer #3 · answered by Candy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no snitchin come on u know that and snitches wear body tags remember that **** school u can get into an online program go to school from home and graduate sooner b/c u work at ur own pace look at it as them helping you
2007-03-07 21:54:09 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would think of your best interest....say maybe you had some friends over and one of them might have left it , its not yours ....or snitch dont take the fall for someone eles you'll regret it in the future
2007-03-07 21:53:12 · answer #5 · answered by liza m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Snitching is very bad. Very bad. Don't do it.
There is no person more despicable than a rat.
Take the consequences is my advice.
2007-03-07 21:51:58 · answer #6 · answered by m_skokin 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tell them what you are telling us but use his name.
2007-03-07 21:50:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be honest, if it is not yours do not take punishment for it.
2007-03-07 21:59:13 · answer #8 · answered by Rich C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋