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The Ethics of Bribery »

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As in the case of blackmail, bribery has received a uniformly bad press, and it is generally assumed that bribery should be outlawed. But is this necessarily true?

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Harbeas
June 1, 2007, 8:54 p.m.
You solve this problem by screening your purchasing people sufficiently so they have the only those buyers who are immune to bribery. Once caught taking a bribe they are given two choices. Either quit or be fired period. No retirement with benefits as is now offered to many of these executives when their fingers are caught in the till. When they realize that they will forfeit all benefits and retirement you will find fewer employees willing to take bribes.
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agentX
June 1, 2007, 11:44 p.m.
I do not agree with the author's position on this issue. Both briber and bribe-taker should be prosecuted.
Keep in mind that we convict people for the illegal sale and purchase of drugs and/or guns.