An Ethics Policy Worthy of the Sneetches

• By Elliot S. Berke
• Special to Roll Call
• March 31, 2009, Midnight

My father, like most, used to caution me to beware the law of unintended consequences. Under that less-than- scientific theory, any purposeful action — no matter how well intentioned — can produce counterproductive results. When it comes to his administration’s new ethics and lobbying policy, President Barack Obama would do well to take heed.