Ethics [Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 1st period]

[sith_happened]

"Good morning, class," Anakin said, sweeping into the room with a steaming cup of coffee. Of course he hadn't brought any to share. Are you new? "Today we talk about the power of money, and the moral issues that arise with that. Are there things that money shouldn't be able to buy? Do those things exist in your dimensions? After a quick discussion, I'll give you a hypothetical scenario as well for you to discuss among yourselves."

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Mingle Before Class! [9/20]

[sith_happened]

As you do.

Re: Mingle Before Class! [9/20]

[lockestheway]

Peter was slouching a little in his seat. His terrible mood hadn't abated much since last week, especially not now that he'd gotten the message that his parents were probably swinging by in a week or two.

He fidgeted a bit with pen and paper and that was about it.

Re: Mingle Before Class! [9/20]

[tripledmyself.livejournal.com]

Nathan looked like he wanted to be asleep rather than in class today. Chin in hand, he was tapping out a frantic beat with his fingers and yawning every so often.

Re: Mingle Before Class! [9/20]

[dollpocalypse]

Topher was determinedly playing with a Rubik's cube and not looking up.

What? This class was boring!

Re: Mingle Before Class! [9/20]

[godgavemecable.livejournal.com]

Toby had his eyes closed and was working on meditation exercises as he waited for class to begin, fingers slowly curling inward into fists and then back out again.

Re: Mingle Before Class! [9/20]

[regretiz4suckas.livejournal.com]

Kenzi was looking up Goth clubs on her iPhone, looking for places to go this weekend, or maybe when all the parental types were here. It wasn't like anyone would be coming for her.

Re: Mingle Before Class! [9/20]

[walkswithcoyote]

Mercy was here, but tired and thoughtful today.

Re: Mingle Before Class! [9/20]

[wasthecuteone]

Petra was clinging to the cup of coffee she'd brewed in the common room kitchen before heading downstairs for class like it contained the mysteries of life. Mornings sucked.

Re: Mingle Before Class! [9/20]

[annieadderall.livejournal.com]

Annie was here, notebook out, still in an obscenely good mood thanks to yesterday's announcements. Don't judge.

Re: Mingle Before Class! [9/20]

[i-am-the-rat.livejournal.com]

Hank had fallen asleep at his desk, and started drooling onto the floor.

Listen to the lecture [9/20]

[sith_happened]

Brief as it was.

Re: Listen to the lecture [9/20]

[hasadestiny]

Lex wasn't exactly face-palming, but he was wondering if he could avoid answering on the grounds of 'my dad's company earns more than some small countries' leaving him biased.

Re: Listen to the lecture [9/20]

[thegirl-onfire.livejournal.com]

Katniss was at least getting better about listening to classes and enjoying them quietly. This topic wasn't quite as painful for her as others had been, either, so she actually considered discussing it.

Re: Listen to the lecture [9/20]

[tripledmyself.livejournal.com]

Besides sex, money was what Nathan wanted more than fucking anything. Would that be a good answer to give? He'd have to think on that while he listened to the short lecture.

Re: Listen to the lecture [9/20]

[dollpocalypse]

Despite being preoccupied with his Rubik's cube, Topher did manage to take in at least part of the short lecture. He didn't get what the big deal was. Obviously, money was good. It bought him computer parts. Other than that, he could care less.

Re: Listen to the lecture [9/20]

[trickydemigod.livejournal.com]

Money was never an issue for Luke since he always just stole what he didn't have, so he didn't really understand the big deal over it. It also didn't help that he usually only carried Greek money to make calls with.

He lived a strange life.

Re: Listen to the lecture [9/20]

[twintuitionist.livejournal.com]

Juliet listened, thinking that as far as she knew, money could buy anything and solve any problem. The problem she found was not letting that happen.

Re: Listen to the lecture [9/20]

[godgavemecable.livejournal.com]

Well, Toby knew exactly how problematic a lack of money could be, he reflected as he listened to the lecture.

Re: Listen to the lecture [9/20]

[regretiz4suckas.livejournal.com]

Was he kidding? Really?... she was so gonna flunk this course.

Re: Listen to the lecture [9/20]

[new-it-girl.livejournal.com]

Hanna was actually thinking about this topic. She actually might have something to contribute to the discussion.

Answer the discussion questions! [9/20]

[sith_happened]

"Are there things money can't buy? Are there things money shouldn't buy?"

Re: Answer the discussion questions! [9/20]

[thegirl-onfire.livejournal.com]

"Money can't buy happiness, or love, or peace," Katniss said quietly. "It can buy popularity, but only for a little while. The problem with wealth is that i breeds resentment."

Oooh, a hypothetical [9/20]

[sith_happened]

"In many developing countries, it is possible to buy a kidney for a few thousand dollars. The seller is often very poor and needs the money to support himself or his family. Is it morally permissible to buy his kidney? Should the sale of organs from living adults be illegal?"

Re: Oooh, a hypothetical [9/20]

[dollpocalypse]

Oooh, look, Anakin had just hit upon Topher's future career!

"Uh, of course it should," Topher said without even stopping to think about it. "It's all about an exchange of services, right? Someone wants the kidney and he wants their money. Fair is fair."

Talk to the TAs [9/20]

[sith_happened]

Who are presumably not off harvesting kidneys...

Re: Talk to the TAs [9/20]

[hasadestiny]

Lex wasn't, but who knew what other Luthors were off doing.

Talk to Anakin [9/20]

[sith_happened]

Who is really hoping no one comes up with "money can't buy me love" as quoting the Beatles is cheating.

OOC

[sith_happened]

It's so sad that sleeping in until almost 8:30 felt like a treat.

Re: OOC

[sith_happened]

Also, FFS, LJ, I hadn't gotten a notification for this class since 1. Sorry, folks.