Volkswagen and the Code

The head of Volkswagen has admitted that the company intentionally installed a computer device which enabled some cars to cheat on the emissions during a test. We know the Code says “I will compete within the letter and the spirit of the rules of my sport.” We also know we are tempted to cheat, especially if we think we will not be caught. The importance of playing by the rules applies to all of life – whether it’s on a school test, when we’re driving a car, or when we’re at work. One of the problems with VW is that there were a number of people involved – and none of them spoke up. Our sense of self, of our honor, our ability to hold our heads up, is at stake with every choice we make. Character is not formed in a day or a moment, it is the result of all the little choices we make day after day. It’s important what other people think of us, but it’s more important what we think of ourselves. Are there examples of when others have cheated and you knew about it?