Politicians have an immense amount of power. This means that they also have a responsibility to use this power in an ethical way. Those in government positions must ensure that they are being guided… morePoliticians have an immense amount of power. This means that they also have a responsibility to use this power in an ethical way. Those in government positions must ensure that they are being guided by a set of morals. Any wrong decision or action could potentially cost innocent lives. This is a huge burden to bear. This means that they must remain cautious and careful about everything they do. Ethics in deeply important when it comes to politics and government. Less
All public figures should be held to high standards of ethical conduct because of the immense influence they have on other people. However, Politicians must be held to the highest standards as they… moreAll public figures should be held to high standards of ethical conduct because of the immense influence they have on other people. However, Politicians must be held to the highest standards as they are meant to represent us and have the utmost influence. Less
I totally agree with you. Politicians are supposed to represent and protect citizens. Having such a role should mean that they have to be better than most.
Politicians must absolutely be held to a higher standard of ethical conduct than other public figures. Of course, all public figures should have strong morals and principles, but politicians have… morePoliticians must absolutely be held to a higher standard of ethical conduct than other public figures. Of course, all public figures should have strong morals and principles, but politicians have significant authority and are responsible for upholding the values found in our constitution. If they are corrupt, it does not bode well for the smooth functioning of society. Politicians with a strong code of ethics should look out for all members of a community, especially the most vulnerable. Less
Yes, it must fit with their huge responsibility.
Politicians have an immense amount of power. This means that they also have a responsibility to use this power in an ethical way. Those in government positions must ensure that they are being guided… morePoliticians have an immense amount of power. This means that they also have a responsibility to use this power in an ethical way. Those in government positions must ensure that they are being guided by a set of morals. Any wrong decision or action could potentially cost innocent lives. This is a huge burden to bear. This means that they must remain cautious and careful about everything they do. Ethics in deeply important when it comes to politics and government. Less
All public figures should be held to high standards of ethical conduct because of the immense influence they have on other people. However, Politicians must be held to the highest standards as they… moreAll public figures should be held to high standards of ethical conduct because of the immense influence they have on other people. However, Politicians must be held to the highest standards as they are meant to represent us and have the utmost influence. Less
I totally agree with you. Politicians are supposed to represent and protect citizens. Having such a role should mean that they have to be better than most.
yes, they should be a good role model in many ways
Politicians must absolutely be held to a higher standard of ethical conduct than other public figures. Of course, all public figures should have strong morals and principles, but politicians have… morePoliticians must absolutely be held to a higher standard of ethical conduct than other public figures. Of course, all public figures should have strong morals and principles, but politicians have significant authority and are responsible for upholding the values found in our constitution. If they are corrupt, it does not bode well for the smooth functioning of society. Politicians with a strong code of ethics should look out for all members of a community, especially the most vulnerable. Less