Charlie Bell wrote:
On 08/09/2006, at 7:16 AM, Warren Ockrassa wrote:
Probably you haven't asked the right person. I base my ethical
decisions on my ability to empathize. If I know a given action would
cause me misery, I know that it's an action I shouldn't perpetrate
upon another.
...unless you've asked first. While "do unto others" is a reasonable
first approximation, it can also be arrogance to assume that what we
want is what others want. But it's a starting point.
On that note, I recommend
http://www.autismstreet.org/weblog/?p=17
Important excerpt:
The Platinum Rule is: Do unto others as they would have you do unto them.
Essentially, treat people how THEY want to be treated, and expect others
to treat you how YOU want to be treated. The single most important
aspect of expecting this from others is communicating how you expect to
be treated. Yep, communicate your expectations; anything from how or how
not to act, what you will or will not put up with, to what you want or
don’t want. You might be surprised, many people are often relieved (even
if it is a little unnerving or the circumstances upsetting) to
understand what’s actually expected of them – it makes things easier for
both of you in the long run.
Julia
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