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fandomhigh2013-09-10 12:00 pm
sith_happened) wrote in fandomhigh2013-09-10 12:00 pm
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Ethics [Tuesday, September 10, 2013]
Today the students found themselves in the Danger Shop that had been configured to look like a busy sidewalk in the heart of a major city. "Today we're going to talk about charity," Anakin said when everyone had gathered around. "Some people donate money or time to charitable organizations. Some people give a dollar or two to people who ask for it on the street. Some people figure they've worked very hard for their money and don't owe it to anyone else. There are arguments to be made for either of them, and as I said last week, I'm not here to tell you that you're a terrible person because you don't give ten percent of what you make to the Red Cross or Bruce Wayne's orphanage charity or something.
"What I will tell you is that along this street are panhandlers you can give money to, as well as a food bank where you can either give a donation of money or of time. There's also a coffee shop if you choose not to do any of those activities. Students, feel free to ask each other about the choices you're making--I certainly will--but please don't harague each other if someone makes a choice that isn't yours."
He smiled. "When you're finished with class, I will also give you a list of charities that are across the causeway if helping fake people today inspires you to help real people throughout the next week."
"What I will tell you is that along this street are panhandlers you can give money to, as well as a food bank where you can either give a donation of money or of time. There's also a coffee shop if you choose not to do any of those activities. Students, feel free to ask each other about the choices you're making--I certainly will--but please don't harague each other if someone makes a choice that isn't yours."
He smiled. "When you're finished with class, I will also give you a list of charities that are across the causeway if helping fake people today inspires you to help real people throughout the next week."
Re: Choose Your Adventure: Food Bank
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"Usually I'd just do my research and then send in an anonymous check," Karina admitted. "But if something I can help out with is right in front of my face, I tend to do it. Kinda silly, huh?"
Re: Choose Your Adventure: Food Bank
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"I make a lot of money," she said slowly. "More than I can pass off as just having reasonably well-off parents. I don't do anything illegal or anything, but I don't really feel like waving that fact around for various reasons."
Blue Rose could donate publicly, but Karina Lyle was supposed to be a normal high school girl.
Re: Choose Your Adventure: Food Bank
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That was even something like half a truth!