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Lethal injection in prison, some states allow it but its morally wrong.
The morality of capital punishment is debatable. I think that a clearer example would be smoking cigarettes. Tobacco is legal, but it is wrong to smoke it.
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What is the difference between moral validity and legal validity?
The law is an ass. Just because something is legally right does not mean that it's morally right.
What is the difference between unethical and unlawful behavior?
Unethical behavior is malum per se, it is wrong because the normal members of society recognize it is as being morally wrong. Unlawful behavior, malum prohibitum, is wrong because those that make the laws say it is wrong. There is nothing morally wrong with speeding, but the law makes it illegal.
Why was it illegal to help slaves escape slavery?
Slaves were considered property. So to help one escape would be theft. But despite the legal ramifications many did it anyway because it was morally wrong.
What does 2925.11A mean legally in Ohio?
Possesion of Marijuanna less then 100g, and it's 4th degree Felony - correct me if I'm wrong.
Types of torts?
A tort is a civil wrong for which the plaintiff seeks to hold the defendant legally liable. Copyright infringement and defamation are examples of torts.
Can a person be morally right and legally wrong at the same time?
absolutely.
What is the connection between tradition and modernity?
there is no longer any connection. legally right,morally wrong - Ethics have not changed. People have.
How can you spy on your nude older sister in the bathroom?
Never spy on your nude sister in the bathroom. This is morally wrong. Spying on someone is also wrong morally and legally.
Is it wrong to make fun of a national day song?
If you have the freedom of speech, then no. It may be morally "wrong" or offensive, but it is not legally wrong.
What does morally wrong mean?
The term morally wrong refers to an act of human behavior that is not accepted as right by society.
Is there anything morally wrong and why is it wrong?
yes, there is. Some would argue that the taking of life (killing someone) is morally wrong. A counter-argument might be if in self-defence, the taking of a life might be morally right, since it preserves another's life. However, this does not contradict the point that the taking of a life is still morally wrong. Indeed, the taking of a life can be both morally right and morally wrong.
What is ethics the study of?
Study of what is morally right and wrong.
Does a parent have the right to ground there eighteen year old?
legally -- no. Morally -- yes.
When explaining why a decision is morally right or wrong a person uses reasoning.?
Moral
What is morality defective?
The phrase is morally defective. It means a person who has totally lost his or her sense of right and wrong. (Alternate phrase: morally bankrupt)
Who is really innocent girls or boys?
young humans who have done no wrong (morally or legally) OR young humans who are naive to the ways of the world
Is it morally right to the business owners to impose their religious orientation on their employees?
No, it is not morally right for business owners to impose their religious orientation on their employees. Employees should have the right to their own beliefs and should not be discriminated against based on their religious views. Business owners should respect the diversity of their workforce and create an inclusive environment.
