November 7 2011

I'm trying something different here.  This is a question I posted on Facebook and the responses I received today.  How would you answer this question.

Tom Williams

Here is a question I’d like everyone to comment on. It’s kind of my own survey.
“Which is better; to do the right thing for the wrong reason, or to do the wrong thing for the right reason”?

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    Morgan Hart Yikes! That's tough...

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    Adam Williams I don't quite understand. I would like an example of each.

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    Jennifer Williams I agree with Adam

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    Mischa Prochaska Hoffman Both

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    Tom Williams 

    Okay, let me see if I can give examples. Buying a gift for someone because you feel obligated rather than because you want to, would be and example of doing the right thing for the wrong reason. Giving your dog chocolate because you love...See More

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    Jennifer Williams Based on those, I'd say the first: doing the right thing for the wrong reason....always to the right thing.

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    Adam Williams 

    It might seem like a copout, but I would say that it is somewhere in the middle. When the kids are trying to help and they mess something up, it is frustrating but I can't get too mad at them. Then there is ignorance, as in your dog example...See More

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    Melanie Glenn I would have to say doing the wrong thing for the right reason. I do have to add in that is provided you don't know what the right thing is, in example a child's ignorance. At the same time as an adult it is important to do the right thing for the right reasons and not let society dictate what you do. .... I just reread that. I am definitely my fathers daughter.