During an investigation of a bridge collapse, Engineer A investigates another similar bridge, and finds it

only marginally safe. He contacts the governmental agency responsible for the bridge and informs them
of his concern for the safety of the structure. He is told that the agency is aware of this situation, and
has planned to provide in next year's budget for its repair. Until then, the bridge must remain open to
traffic. Without this bridge, emergency vehicles such as police and fire apparatus would have to use an
alternate route which would increase their response time by about 20 minutes. Engineer A is thanked
for his concern and asked to say nothing about the condition of the bridge. The agency is confident that
the bridge will be safe.

With regard to each of these cases, answer the following questions 1. What is the moral dilemma(s)? In
stating the dilemma, make explicit the competing moral reasons involved, c.g. rights, responsibilities,
duties, good consequences, or admirable features of character (virtues).

2. Are there any concepts (ideas) involved in dealing with the moral issues that would be useful

to clarify?

3. What factual inquiries do you think might be needed in making a reliable judgement about the case?

4. What are the options you see available for solving the dilemmas?

5. Which of these options is required (obligatory, all things considered) or permissible (all right)?