I also hear the informal or hidden purposes for the tech school expressed by principals, staff, students, and community members on a daily basis. The moral dilemma is intense. Equal Respect Sunni Bright clearly feels the emotions tied to her moral conflict. As someone who respects all people, even if they have different views, Mrs. Bright must work hard to see the multiple perspectives impacting on the situation. She must be objective and willing to step outside or herself.
Strike explains three related steps to test whether equal respect is present.
Dr. Fox fails this test because he manipulates the students from the Center to achieve his own personal goal of excellence at the home school. He does not take into account the individual goals of these students. Dr. Fox also trips up on the second step. Dr. Fox will argue that his students have the choice to attend or not attend the Center. It would appear it is his word against ours.