Everybody else is doing it.

[notadmblnd]

Do you think it is OK to commit a wrong if others are committing the same wrong?


Also, do you think it is acceptable to minimize the magnitude of the wrong that is being committing by using the "everybody else is doing it" excuse?

[TreasonousBastard]

1. No.

And no.

If a thing is wrong, popularity doesn't change it into something good.

[KarenS]

2. No and no. n/t

[joshcryer]

3. No, that's "whataboutism."

And it's the "tu quoque" logical fallacy.

It's very common in debate because people generally can't think for themselves and soundbytes are more important than substantive discussion.

[lunasun]

4. No!

[WestCoastLib]

5. Define "wrong"

As with all things, it depends on the situation.

Some might say breaking the law is the wrong.

What if you believe the law unjust?

[notadmblnd]

6. Just something you know in your heart is wrong

It doesn't have to be a criminal act, but my question doesn't exclude them either.