Drapetomaniacs

When George Clooney was admitted to a hospital recently, several medical professionals took a peek at his records for curiosity sake.

The workers were suspended for a month, but both Clooney and the hospital union say that the punishment was too harsh. Mind you, they could face jail time for the federal crime they committed, but suspensions are too harsh.

The ethical problems alone are a cause for concern, but this is also a clear violation of the law. Clooney's statement was, "while I very much believe in a patient's right to privacy, I would hope that this could be settled without suspending medical workers." The best thing for people who violate ethical situations is when the victim who spends very little time considering such matters excuses it.

The bigger problem is the union. This is an established organization that is basically forming a thin blue line in the face of criminal activity. At least the hospital is on record

These folks have been suspended and investigations continue. Nobody seems to doubt there was a violation, just how far it went.