I’m still bored, I’ve read all the blogs in my blogroll, and everyone I wanted to call seems to be out (actually doing stuff as opposed to sitting around at home).  So, to pass the time I thought I’d do the Saturday Scruples.

1. Your minister is forced to retire because he’s been convicted of committing rape 26 years ago. You’re invited to the retirement party. Do you go?

   Being an agnostic, I don’t have a minister.  And I would think if someone is being forced to retire because of previous misdeeds that there wouldn’t be a party (i.e. everything would be handled pretty quietly).  Besides, it seems in poor taste.  So, all things considered, if I were in that situation, I don’t think I would go.

2. You’re a clerical worker. A new employee, a single mother, reads poorly and needs your help to do her job. Do you continue helping?

   That depends on how much it impacts my own job performance.  It’s unfortunate that she’s a single mother, but she was hired to do a job and was expected to have certain skills to succeed in that job.  I’d be inclined to give her plenty of chances to learn the job, but ultimately I can’t help her forever, since the employer expects me to do my own job.  I might try to give her information on local literacy programs so she could help herself.

3. You hit it off with someone in a dark lounge and make a date. Before leaving, s/he asks for help getting into a wheelchair. Do you pursue the relationship?

   Yes.