This may well be the greatest business ethics lesson ever conceived in the modern world. This a story is which people died and only the innocent were punished.

It makes me angry every single time I read it. It is a precursor to modern corporate morality. Every element of PR, blame passing and simple greed are all on display in their disgusting finery. Once you understand Challenger, you understand how things work , you get the Wall Street Meltdown and the lack of responsibility. You get why so many people suffer and those who cause it not only feel no pain but blame the victims. This is the modern American story. Well placed greed outdistancing courage, loyalty and honor.

You can’t find a better story of corporate immorality and government connivance.

I used it in my business ethics class.

James Pilant

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