Jerold Follinsworth is an elected official on the verge of giving the most important speech of his entire career, but he is torn between two very different speeches. In one speech he admits to the public that he has been having an affair with a senior staffer. The allegations have been around for a few months, but his office has been denying the allegations as slanderous attacks from his opponents. The other speech sidesteps the affair allegations and focuses on an important policy issue. If Jerold comes clean on the affair, he is convinced an important initiative for his state will be defeated by his political enemies. If Jerold continues to deceive the public, it will lead to increased job growth in his state. Jerold asked his top speech writer to prepare both speeches. As Jerold waits in the wings for his press conference, he's just not sure which speech he should give. 1. What ethical communication choices do you see Jerold as having in this case? Be specific. 2. How would you analyze Jerold's dilemma using the ethical pyramid?
