One Simple Question to Help Keep Legal Issues Moral

One Simple Question to Help Keep Legal Issues Moral

“If there is to be any peace it will come through being not having.” – Henry Miller

Why is it that so many people believe that if it is legal then it is ok, regardless of the moral consequences to others?

Certainly, I realize what a sensitive discussion this can ignite, as the struggle between legality and morality crosses almost every facet of our lives. The arguments on both sides are passionate and at times vicious. In this short blog, I want to focus on business and stay away from any social issues.

To me, as my simple-minded as I can be, it boils down to this: is anyone getting hurt unjustly by what is being done? In my world, a fast talking, “slickster” can get anyone to sign anything, if the timing is right. The ramifications of signing can destroy an innocent person or family but it can be perfectly legal.

Looking at morality, the hardest issue to deal with is the fact that morality lies in the heart and soul of each man and woman. Morality is not something you and I can easily control within another person. Sadly, all moral or legal issues, at their core, stem from want (greed). Revenge, money, love, possessions, or the desire of one to posses something that another has, are things that can lead one to either break the law or ignore social morality. But as Miller said “peace is found in being not having”.

Crimes of greed are all too common in the world today, and we can see and hear them at anytime on the national news. But, what truly pains my soul is to see morally bankrupt individuals who can hide behind the law and destroy others with a clear conscious.

It is this simple, in any decision. Ask this one simple question “is anyone getting hurt by what I do?” If you do this and then follow your moral compass, you will find peace.

Good Selling,

Bob

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