When is bribery ethical?
Its a question of morals, and given the chance im sure most people would prefer a fair world where people didnt have to pay bribes.
However, I think its a question of consequence, When I was on holiday in Morocco staying in an all inclusive resort, it was expected for you to flash some money at the bar to get the barman to serve you first, and serve you better drinks! If you did not, you would simply be ignored. This was normal, and most people saw it as a but of fun, a game. The barman did not earn alot of money and so relied on these 'tips' to survive. In theory of course, this is a bribe, but no-one batted an eye lid at this game.
Thats because of the scale and effect of this bribe was small and insignificant, but what happens when you are talking about millions of pounds? When the bribe involves effecting the lives of millions of people, or feeding an inhumane and cruel foreign regime?
Is that when it becomes unethical?
What do you think about bribery? Have you ever paid a bribe? Do you think that as long as you dont know, it doesnt matter? Especially if it benefits you?
I welcome your comments!
