There is a common problem which we should address now. It is the reluctance in some professions and in many professionals to shoulder the responsibility of guaranteeing competence and trustworthiness of each professional. All too often there is little or no attempt made to correct one's peers or when necessary to prevent them from practicing. In many cases it seems some organizations which purport to be professional associations are more interested in protecting their members from even legitimate charges than they are in eliminating from the profession those who are incompetent or untrustworthy. Ideally, professions themselves should become aware of problems on their own and take the initiative to correct the individual or remove the license or opportunity to practice.
Professionals have opportunities for autonomy and independence in their public and personal lives.
The current social arrangement provides us with a lifestyle in which we can seek fulfillment, challenge. Professional ethics calls for a personal commitment to the highest standards of morality. Anything less is an affront to colleagues, clients, and society. But with that commitment we have the opportunity to provide the finest services possible in support of our highest personal and societal values. Identify national values.