Ethics and a Just War
Abstract
Ethics, as defined by Webster is the system or code of morals of a particular person, religion, group, or profession. The other day I was shopping in the PX when a special news report flashed across the rows of Televisions on display. It drew my attention to the fact that one of our so-called smart bombs apparently missed its target and struck a residential neighborhood in Afghanistan. There were sure to be some civilian casualties. In her closing, the reporter asked if the United States was prepared for this and if this was, in fact, a just war. As the regular program came back on, a young soldier who had been standing next to me asked me pretty much the same question. He wanted to know if I believed the actions our country is taking in Afghanistan are justified, if they are ethical. The young man asked me this somewhat rhetorically and, when I answered yes, he responded maybe, maybe not and went on his way.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 06, 2007
- Accession Number
- AD1120492
Entities
People
- Nathaniel J. Jett
Organizations
- United States Army Sergeants Major Academy