Is This Ethical?
You just called republicans lazy rednecks!
No
Who is the current principal of Omro High School?
Question of Fact
I will not get a dog under any circumstances.
Strong opposition
I have a flat tire because I ran over a nail.
Problem-cause
You are doing a persuasive speech on why you should be CPR certified but you haven't been certified in almost five years. Is that ethical?
No... but you really should get certified
A statistic goes against your topic but you approach and discuss it truthfully.
Yes! Including disagreeing opinions and respectfully providing information why you oppose that opinion is okay.
Is it okay to put your elbows on the table while eating?
Question of Value- proper/improper belief
Absolutely! I think that's a great idea!
Strongly Agree
Did you know we aren't allowed to wear hats? If we could, people would express themselves and feel more comfortable. We should change this ASAP!
Monroe's Method
Should we abolish speed limits?
Question of policy
You don't personally believe in what you're saying but you tell other people anyways.
Nope. Part of being honest with the audience is being honest with yourself.
Question of policy
It doesn't matter where we eat, I'll eat anywhere.
Neutral
AndyBoi made me mad so he bought me flowers as an apology
Pollution is bad for the planet. To limit pollution, we should use metal straws instead of plastic straws.
Comparative Advantage
You just got asked a question you don't know the answer to but you give them an answer anyways.
Nope! If you don't know, look into it or be honest with the person.
Is it worth doing your Spanish homework?
Question of value
I hate talking about politics.
Strong opposition
I had a headache so I took medicine.
Problem-solution
Someone in the audience just said persuasive speeches are stupid and a waste of time but you know it will aid your critical thinking and is useful even if your opinion doesn't change. You think this person couldn't be any more wrong. What degree of persuasion do you have compared to his opinion?
Strongly oppose
You spent a lot of time preparing for potential questions but one slipped through the cracks.
You're not expected to know every single minuscule detail about a topic. As long as prepared to the best of your abilities, it's ethical!
Who will win the World Cup next year?
Question of Fact- some questions just can't be answered because of limited knowledge.
I think Androids and Apple are both okay
Neutral
I think we should invest in community transportation because by all of us driving our cars, we are all contributing to air pollution. If we all take the bus, we will take one step towards saving the planet!
Comparative advantages
Do you like cheese burgers? Question of...
Question of value