ToK Presentation

Real Life Situation

• Chuck E. Cheese denies service to a cop
• Establishment has a no gun policy
• Only uniformed officers can carry guns into Chuck E. Cheese

Knowledge Question

• When is it acceptable for someone to be the exception to law?

Connection

• The main debate of the article: Who's wrong?
• The employee thinks there should be no exceptions
• The officer is trained in gun safety and operation

Possible Answers?

• Some people are better trained/qualified
• Laws protect the innocent from the ignorant
• Some situations require more than the law can provide

However...

• No one is necessarily morally-superior
• Anyone can make a mistake
• Ignoring the law leads to chaos

Conclusion

• Under ordinary circumstances, there should be no exceptions to the law except those made exempt by the law.
• With urgent or extraordinary scenarios where the law hinders execution of the greater good, any hindrances should be overcome.

Further Questions

• Does moral superiority truly exist?

The End

Works Cited


"Kentucky Chuck E. Cheese Refuses to Serve Police Officer with Firearm." Fox News. FOX News Network, 23 Aug. 2015. Web. 23 Aug. 2015.