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Question: Jerry Wilson was a star soccer player when he was in high school. His former high school has an opening for a soccer coach and Jerry is hoping to get the job.

Jerry now lives in his parents' former home and has loud parties all night long, every weekend. He allows students to come to his house and drink, smoke pot and stay overnight.

The principal of the high school knows about the parties from the campus police officer, and knows hiring Jerry could be problematic. Many parents have complained that the police won't do anything to stop the parties, but there are some parents who remember what a great star Jerry was and want him coaching their kids. Additionally, coaches in the athletic department and teachers in the school remember Jerry fondly and are advocating for his hiring.

Thinking about this situation, do you think the principal should hire Jerry? Could the principal be violating the Code of Ethics by hiring him? If so, what standard of ethical practice do you believe might be violated by his hiring? If you believe the principal should hire Jerry, what evidence do you have that this would be an ethical move? Justify your beliefs.