CRIMINAL JUSTICE 220 - WEEK 11 - DISCUSSION 11

The Three Most Important Principles
Identify and discuss the three (3) most important ethics principles that you learned in this course, and explain why they are important to you.

The three most important ethics principles that I learned in this course are as follows:

1. Honesty
2. Human Dignity (inner)
3. Virtue (moralistic behavior)

First, honesty is clearly an ethical principle that is reflective of inner socialization as well as societal socialization. Its prevalence is what makes an American an American because this country is built upon truth, fairness and righteousness. Therefore without honesty the structural basis of all legalistic systems is null, void and useless.

Secondly, human dignity is the next ethical principle that allows the inception or conception that all people are entitled to be viewed and treated as human beings. Therefore the treating of others as an end will never facilitate and help all people retain human dignity it will only achieve a minor infraction in the overall scope of criminality. My point is the removal of human dignity signifies only one thing non-acceptance and refusal to rehabilitate for correct mergence back into society.

Thirdly, virtue as the last ethical principle is a level of moralistic values that is irreproachable and cannot be compromised. It is the elusive quality that cannot be taught but is instilled early with careful, nurturing, discipline and correctness. Morals versus immorality will always prevail because the social structure if dangerously tipped can prove a deadly opponent.

As a future leader in the field of criminal justice, describe how you would ensure that your subordinates learned these three (3) principles and utilized them in their daily activities.

As a future leader in the field of Criminal Justice my purpose and intent is to relay the importance of these three ethics because they are building blocks that expand, change and evolve to higher levels of conscience and act as facilitators in correct actions as theoretical changes come about.

Emphasizing training scenarios and active involvance in honest and internal examination and invoking a desire for these correct ethical principles as a must have for all subordinates should make all realize and strive to gain, achieve change and assimilate.

Thank you.

Felicia

Response to Co-student

I agree with your post that honesty is a weapon in itself. It is a sword that is a prevalent and deadly opponent to those who are of not what this country stands for. I too like the prima facie duties ... quite similar to the Ten Commandments but a force in the legal field and arsenal.

Compassion is what I find beautiful and sympathy and helps facilitate a workable relationship with the troubled populace and the police.

You as the eye is the example. Remember this and you can't go wrong.

Thanks for being in this class. It has been very interesting.

Felicia

Response to Co-student

I agree honesty is it, self-respect toward self first allows equitable treatment towards others and almost demands respect be given to others. Equality means to me ...is you as me ... and as such I regard you the same as myself and will always treat you fairly.

Truth = Honesty. Nothing else will ever be an appropriate substitution. Law is the Law. No ifs buts or else will do. Separate self from emotional upheavals and do the best you can. Equality = All.

Thanks, I enjoyed reading your post and my co-students.

Felicia



Response to Co-student

I agree that even the most smallest of details may be just what is needed to make or break a case. Details = Precision. Evidence = Trail.

Further being criticized is always there so keep going.

Good to be in your class.

Thanks again.

Felicia