Applying the Golden Rule

Keith Burgess-Jackson
12 March 2016

If you want . . . Then you should . . . Which means . . .

Your life respected. Respect the lives of Dont kill (i.e., commit
others. murder or
manslaughter)
Dont cause
permanent loss of
consciousness
Dont endanger
Your bodily integrity Respect the bodily Dont disable or maim
respected. integrity of others. (i.e., commit mayhem)
Dont batter
Dont rape
Dont injure
Dont cause pain
(including mental
pain)
Your autonomy Respect the autonomy of Dont coerce
respected. others. Dont manipulate
Dont deceive (i.e., lie
or withhold pertinent
information)
Dont break promises
(or other
commitments)
Dont violate privacy
Dont exploit (i.e., take
advantage of others)
Repair (rectify)
wrongs you have
committed
Your liberty respected. Respect the liberty of Dont kidnap
others. Dont falsely imprison
Dont confine
Dont enslave
Dont stifle speech
Dont interfere with
the exercise of peoples

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Your property respected. Respect the property of Dont steal
others. Dont embezzle
Dont defraud (i.e.,
obtain property by
false pretenses)
Dont extort (i.e.,
commit blackmail)
Dont trespass
Dont commit arson
Your reputation Respect the reputations Dont defame (i.e.,
respected. of others. libel or slander)
Dont dishonor
Dont insult
Dont spread rumors
or gossip
Your security respected. Respect the security of Dont rob
others. Dont burgle
Dont assault
Dont threaten
Dont harass
Dont terrorize
The cooperation of others Cooperate with others in Dont be a free rider
in mutually beneficial mutually beneficial
activities. activities.
Help when you are in Help others when they Dont be parsimonious
need. are in need. (stingy) or selfish
To be treated fairly Treat others fairly Dont be unfair
(justly). (justly). (unjust)
Dont cheat
Dont invidiously
discriminate
Dont give people less
(or more) than they
deserve
Others to exercise due Exercise due care in your Dont be careless,
care in their activities. activities. thoughtless,
inconsiderate, or
negligent
Dont be a nuisance
Dont give offense
Others to obey the law. Obey the law. Pay your taxes

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 Perform jury duty
Serve in the military
when called upon to do
so
Others to do their duty. Do your duty. Fulfill your (role)
responsibilities as a
doctor, nurse, police
officer, lawyer, parent,
teacher, &c.