It's the age-old question, do the ends justify the means?  Is it ok to do something immoral or illegal in order to obtain a good outcome?  The question has been debated by ethicists and philosophers since before the time of Aristotle.  While the debate rages on in academic circles, the US Constitution provides a clear answer.  The constitutional answer may be found in the Bill of Rights, in the Fourth Amendment, which states, "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, … [Read more...]