We live in a culture of many cultures. For example, consider the school of situational ethics where your values are a reflection of the situation that you are in.
Situational ethics are quite acceptable in China.
China has a history of centuries of mass executions invoked by a capricious emperor whose will was law. In America, however, we take a dim view of situational ethics. So when you consider what ethical values you choose, remember - they may not be universal. For my part, I gravitate towards ethical values which are a reflection of global values. The Bloodless Revolution - An article by Robert Podolsky about formulating an ethical basis for interaction.