Hotel Rwanda Questions

1. what are some of the overriding ethical issues depicted in this movie?
the main ethical issue in this movie is genocide. In the country of Rwanda, about ten years ago, the Hutu people believed that it was their duty to annihilate the Tutsi people because they felt they were inferior and that the Tutsi intruders on their land. Another ethical issue that was depicted in the movie was the choices the main character, Paul rusesabagina, had to make. He had and obligation to his own family to protect them first, but he also knew that he couldn't turn his back on his neighbors and the rest of his countrymen that turned to his hotel for refuge. Throughout the movie, Paul tries to protect his family andkeep the hotel he manages up and running, whilst hiding the many Tutsi refugees.

2. How do you describe the character of Paul Rusesabagina?
His character can only be described as brave, intelligent, and kindhearted. In the beginning of the movie, is main concern is only for his family, but as time progresses he sees that he is the only one whom can help these people.

3. What possible resolutions could have been suggested for the Rwandan people, bot Hutu and Tutsi?
This is a very tough question. If I had the answer, more than likely it would've been implemented back then. I guess the Tutsi people should've fought back harder. They should've stolen the Hutu weapons and began their own militia. Or another option would've been then government of Rwanda. They should've stepped in and taken down the Hutu regime. There actually isn't an answer that I can think of that may have helped. Violence will not stop violence. It seems violence finds its way to even the most peaceful of people.

to defend a killer

The main question from the video is does our legal system force lawyers to step outside the norms of moral conduct or is such single minded zealousness the only way a defendants rights can be protected? I believe that it is necessary for lawyers to act in such a manner in order to protect their client's rights. Once the case goes public, the client will be under all sorts of ridicule and accusations coming from not only the law, but perhaps their own neighbors and family members. During this time, it is important the lawyer protect the client in every way they can until the end of the trial. If I was asked to defend someone who was accused of murder, I would first ask for all the details. Was the crime committed out of self defense or was it premeditated. I would take the case if it was out of self defense, but I don't believe I could for any other kind of situation. That's probably why I could not be a defense attorney.

Do Unto Others (#1)

The first video is called "do unto others." there were many different scenarios of ethical issues. the first one being, a young man wanted very badly to get into Harvard. He had the opportunity to cheat on the admissions exam. His problem is that he is not sure on whether or not he should use those scores to apply to Harvard. If he were to come to me and admit what he has done, my response would be that he should not use those scores that he cheated to get. It is not only dishonest, but it will affect him done the line. If people were to find out about it, he will always be looked at as a dishonest person. The next ethical issue was that a young married man is having an affair. Would I feel obligated to inform his wife? No, I would not feel that I should tell his wife because it could cause more harm than good. I risk the chance of losing both of them as my friend. I would definately tel the husband that I am aware of his infidelity and that I do not approve and until he can rectify the situation, I can no longer be friends with him. If the wife should ask me anything about her suspicions, then I would respond by saying that I don't trust her husband and that if she really has a bad feeling about something than she should ask her husband directly. I would not be the bearer of bad news. The next issue was a fifteen year old girl comes to me in confidence and lets me know she has been seing a thirty year old married man and that they are in love. I would tell her that this is a very dangerous situation and although it many seem like love right now, more than likely it is just infatuation. I would also remind her that if they do intend to begin a life together, what makes her so sure he won't leave her for another woman. He's doing that now in this very situation. Another issue, there is a mother and child in the grocery store. The child is misbehaving and the mother smacks the kid in the face as punishment. I would not intervene unless the child was really being abused. What would I do when presented with the situation of a homeless person asking for change in the streets? I would definately give anything that I had to give. Even if they told me it was for something else other than food or shelter. I am in no position to judge what and how that person decides to spend be the judge of that. For all I know, that piece of change I just gave them could help them out for the better. But it's up to them to decide what they will do with it.