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This essay discusses the use of different ethical theories in attempting to decide if a manufacturer of Saturday night specials can be held accountable if these guns are used for criminal purposes. Some of the ethical theories discussed include Natural Law, Utilitarianism, the Categorical Imperative, Libertarianism, and the fairness doctrine. The essay weighs the impact of different outcomes on various stakeholders in the debate.

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"Is it ethical for a company to manufacture and sell inexpensive handguns (known as Saturday-night-specials) when such guns are commonly used for criminal purposes? In addressing the ethical issues posed by this question it is useful to first investigate the key facts in the debate and then to review the stakeholders affected by the decision and their interests. Let us examine the citizens on each side of the debate. In the free enterprise system the gun manufacturers have a stake in the continuing viability and profitability of their companies. This group is further subdivided into corporate owners, including shareholders in large publicly ..."

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