Ethical Authority, Editorial Responsibility, and the Failure of Restraint in Misconduct Discourse
Misconduct discourse is not abstract. It shapes reputations, careers, and historical records. Once published, such writing becomes permanent. Letters do not dissolve; they persist. Because of this permanence, ethical commentary must carry a higher standard of care than ordinary opinion writing. Formulaic ethical language, even when well intentioned, risks flattening complex human realities into institutional narratives.
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