Someone at work asked me why I didn't take advantage of grants. I told her that just because I can benefit from it, doesn't mean I should do it. So what are your thoughts on this? If it someone offers something for free or gives a special deal on something when should you and shouldn't you take them up on their offer.
2007-12-24 09:24:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
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2007-12-24 09:41:21 · update #1
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2007-12-24 10:18:59 · update #2
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2007-12-24 12:33:46 · update #3
Most grant programs have a fixed amount of money to give away.
If you're eligible for a grant, but don't need it, then the ethical thing to do is not take it, and leave the money available for someone who needs it more.
Richard
2007-12-24 09:35:01 · answer #1 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about grants for school, certainly you should apply for them. You will find out whether or not you qualify, and if you do your are not unethical to take them.
You should not apply for grants which you do not qualify for. If you have to lie or stretch the truth to qualify then it is probably not ethical to apply.
It is in the best interest of all of your community for you to take advantage of a grant that permits you to earn an education. That is why they are there. If education were free, or available for all, there would be less poverty, which is a benefit to all.
Beware, however, you don't want to commit yourself to something after you finish your school just to get the grant now, then find that you don't want to fulfill your obligation.
2007-12-24 09:32:35 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in school and can use some extra funds and their are institutions that offer grants, which are free by definition, then by all means take them up on the offer.
Grants are offered to those eligible students with the intent of the students accepting the grant.
2007-12-24 09:42:35 · answer #3 · answered by malter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you have the right idea, this says a lot about you to me ,I bet you have one proud Mama. This was ,the way most People would have done it 20 years ago.Our democratic system has programed people to take take take. where you need it or not. The System set up to help the less fortunate
But it is totally abused now. They ran an ad in our local paper" Free Cheese for the needy" I just happen to be on the way for an appointment, and I was amazed, So help me they were lined up for blocks. for one truck load of cheese. And you saw very few of the needy in line. it was people just like you and me. Most of the ones that needed it, got none at all. This System is clearly broke. But let me say thank you, You are a true American. God Bless and Merry Christmas
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2007-12-24 09:49:51 · answer #4 · answered by Bee Bee 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why spend money if you don't have to? You think rich people get that way because they spend money when they could've had a grant instead to pay for the same thing?
2007-12-24 10:26:44 · answer #5 · answered by Lesley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I concede you have 1/2 a point depending on what you're talking about. There is such a thing as "inalienable rights" - at least there should be.
2007-12-24 09:34:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's your right not to accept all your entitled to
Same as only taking half your pay.
The rich have that option, the poor don't
2007-12-24 09:30:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You only live once get all life has to offer you....waste not want not
2007-12-24 09:33:16 · answer #8 · answered by cochise 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋