Celebrities
- Q&A: The Sex Scandals of Politicians: 16 Jun 2013, Question 4
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Question: Should we stop caring about the sex lives of politicians? In response to the affair and resignation of David Petraeus, many argued that such sex scandals are the absurd consequence of American puritanism. These people claim that sex is easily compartmentalized in a person's life, such that sexual fidelity has no bearing on a person's intelligence, character, or suitability for public office. Is that right?
Tags: Celebrities, Character, Marriage, Politics, Privacy, Sex
- Q&A: Concern for the Rights of Rights-Violators: 5 May 2013, Question 3
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Question: Is it wrong to be indifferent to the rights-violations of people who advocate rights-violations? Some celebrities actively promote the violation of rights by lending their support to political groups. For example, former American Idol contestant Krista Branch has actively campaigned against gay marriage on behalf of Focus on the Family. However, in a recent interview, Branch complained that people were pirating her songs. I know that Branch's intellectual property rights should be respected, and I would never pirate her music. Yet I can't feel any sympathy for her, given that she advocates violating other people's rights. I'm of the opinion that people who advocate for the use of force against others should not be spared from the consequences of the kind of culture that creates. Is that wrong? Am I being malevolent? Should I defend her rights, even though she advocates violating my rights?
Tags: Activism, Celebrities, Judgment, Justice, Moral Wrongs, Politics, Rights
- Q&A: Consuming Celebrity News: 10 Jun 2012, Question 3
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Question: Is consuming celebrity news self-destructive? Is there anything wrong with being interested in celebrities and entertainment news? Does "celebrity culture" foster destructive values in people?
Tags: Celebrities, Ethics, Hobbies