Thank You for Smoking - Movie Analysis

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Comparing the three alternatives, it is best to consider the third and last alternative which is quit being a lobbyist and look for another job that fits his talents. Out of the three alternatives it is the best alternative because it is morally right and it is supported by the virtue ethics. Why is it morally right? First, considering that Nick Taylor is a father to Joey, he has a responsibility to him to raise him right and develop good values. In the movie, Nick Taylor was asked what if his son would turn eighteen, will he give him a stick of cigarette. Nick asked it by “Yes, I would buy him his first pack” this is obviously a disingenuous bluff. He knew that he would that do such thing because he has the responsibility to Joey to him away from wrong. Through quitting being a lobbyist, he will not be forced to be pro smoking considering that he himself cannot smoke sue to the kidnapping incident. In summary, his health and that of Joey is at stake if he will not quit being a lobbyist. In double checking the alternative we chose, we should consider three questions; will this still be your choice in the worst case scenario, can I live myself if I made this decision and lastly, will I be able to defend the criticism of other people. First, what is the worst case scenario? The worst scenario would be Nick Taylor will be fired and no other company would accept him due to his background. This is solved by the third alternative; because he quitted being a lobbyist he has regained his figure in the general public. Second, Can he live with his decision? The answer will be yes because he did what was morally right for him and his son Joey. Lastly, will he be able to defend the criticism of others? I do believe that Nick Taylor has the amazing talent of speaking and persuading others, with this talent and considering he has done the right thing, he could answer the criticisms of others. The movie Thank you For Smoking fit seamlessly into our supposedly tolerant postmodern moment and their point I that when all is permitted, we cannot helped but occasionally find arms dealers droll, serial killers romantic, and tobacco spokespeople honest. Rather than banality, evil appears to hold a special charm.