11Operating in Awareness of Legal, Institutional, Political Contexts
Right and Wrong: What’s The Difference?
Who wants to do wrong? Assuredly, everyone does wrong at one time or another, and some individuals even take delight in bad behavior. However, nobody – except for the truly disturbed – wants to be caught doing wrong. It is a painful experience. Humans are social animals, and human groups tend to punish those who violate their norms. When caught, the wrong-doer often suffers tangible retribution, such as fines, and intangible punishments, like shame and the loss of one’s reputation.
For the government public relations practitioner, doing right and avoiding wrong is an existential imperative. The essence of his occupation ...
