HEL 5. Conner walked past the candy section in the grocery store and quickly stuffed a handful of candy bars into her purse. A store security guard saw her do it, and she was arrested. Her parents came to the police station after her arrest to take her home. Did Conner’s shoplifting affect anyone? If so, who? Was Conner basing her conduct on emotion or reason? Was she treating herself and the other customers and stockholders of the store equally?

6. Sharon knows about tax laws and how the In-ternal Revenue Service (IRS) audits tax returns. She knows a way to cheat on her tax return that would save her almost $2,000. She thinks her chance of being caught is about one in 100. Can this cheating be justifi ed by reasoning based on ethical rules? Can it be justified by ethics based on consequences? Explain your answers.

7. An ordinance of Walker County provided that all automobiles must pass a smog emissions test once a year. Ross was ticketed because his car had not been inspected and approved at a testing center. Ross claimed to be a skilled mechanic who kept his car well tuned and cleaner than the law required. According to Ross, the law violated his natural rights. Explain why you agree or disagree with Ross.

8. If a legislature enacted a law that made it illegal to shout “fire” in a movie theater, would the ethical character of the law reflect consequences-based reasoning, rule-based reasoning, or both?

9. Assume a state legislature enacted legislation which budgeted more money to educating rich children than to educating poor children. Also assume that the majority of children are poor. Would complying with the law more reflect rule-based ethics or consequences-based ethics? (include evidence/reasonings)