We have a responsibility to be the best we can be in all situations, even when dealing with the heinous. Respect focuses on the moral obligation to honor the essential worth and dignity of the individual. Respect prohibits violence, humiliation, manipulation, and exploitation. It reflects notions such as civility , courtesy , dignity , autonomy , tolerance and acceptance . Nevertheless, the respectful person treats others with consideration, conforming to accepted notions of taste and propriety, and doesn't resort to intimidation, coercion or violence except in extraordinary and limited situations to teach discipline, maintain order or achieve social justice.
Punishment is used in moderation and only to advance important social goals and purposes.
An ethical person exercises personal, official and managerial authority in a way that provides others with the information they need to make informed decisions about their own lives. An ethical person accepts individual differences and beliefs without prejudice and judges others only on the content of their character. Responsibility Life is full of choices. Being responsible means being in charge of our choices and, thus, our lives. It means being accountable for what we do and who we are.