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Because I Can "Because I can" means in part that the moral ethic of a business is "might is right." Take for example, a large corporation. Telephone fees and conditions are forced on the customer sometimes with attitude such as "because I can." An ordinary person cannot fight every little contractual detail simply because it is too time consuming and expensive. When a "because I can" attitude prevails there is an element of helplessness on the part of the buyer; a feeling of being exploited. Small businesses are not exempt from the toying with the public in this way. If you ask some business people why they break the rules they might reply "because I can." Again we see the guiding principle of morality as "might makes right." The only rule is of business is"don't get caught," and don't ruin your public reputation. It is difficult to assess the ethicacy of having an attitude of "because I can" but such an approach goes against the common moral notion people are taught since birth. A "because I can attitude" goes against the civilizing process that moves people and nations to higher civilized ground. To accede to such an attitude is to turn the clock back running counter to social building. Note:
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