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

[dollpocalypse]

"No," said Topher. "If you've got it, you should be able to spend it on whatever. Can't promise you'll be happy with what you get, but that's not my business."

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

[sith_happened]

"Getting out of the military? Buying children? Mail-ordering a wife?" Anakin offered.

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

[dollpocalypse]

"Yes, yes, and ew to that last one, but I don't judge."

It was true. He really didn't.

"Why not?" Topher was genuinely not sure, here.

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

[sith_happened]

"That's the big question, isn't it?" Anakin replied with a slightly unhelpful smile. "Some people believe there are certain things that should not be commodities. Like other people, for instance."

Anakin had Views on slavery.

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

[dollpocalypse]

Topher appeared to consider it.

Then:

"Nah."

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

[sith_happened]

Anakin's eyes went very flat.

"Really."