Should she have taken the money???

I want to step outside the scope of business ethics for a second and raise aquestion in regards to ethics in general........


Well all this uprising going on in foreign countries has caught my attention and has mad me start to question a few things. The first thought that comes to my head is will it ever happen over here???? Of course this is the last place I expect that to happen, but as different nations rise up against there government, it seems as if they are doing the "wave" at a baseball game and it is only a matter of time before its gets right next to you and before you know it, it'll be your turn to stand up............Most recently Moammar Gadhafi has been all over the news for his nations' latest attempt to over power him.........There are several unethical issues going on here, but i want to focus on some new information that has recently been spread all over the news.......Lately Gadhafi name has been all over the news in regards to his dictatorship style of governing, his well known record of violence and his families consistent misbehavior and run in with the law........Until his nations' current uprising a lot of people were unfamiliar with him and his actions........Its not uncommon that the news outlets will paint n ugly picture and broadcast negative publicity as often as it gets a chance to.......

That brings me to this point...........World famous superstar Beyonce (Knowles-Carter) has been drug in to this Gadhafi mess along with other well known entertainers. It has been reported that Beyonce performed at a private party for Gadhafi and his family in St. Bart's for New Years eve.....She was reportedly paid $1,000,000 for her performance.....in the past few days she has been highly criticized for her actions and is now being listed as as supporter of Gadhafi and his regime?????????? All because she performed for him at a party?? Is that unethical??? Performing for a a dictator or known terrorist?? Is this showing any dis loyalty to your native country?? Does it show the rest of the world that you support  rulers who believe in violence and chaos?? Should she have stood up for what she believed in and not collected a paycheck???  Is there an unwritten code of conduct for us Americans not to receive funds for services provided if the funds come from a terrorist??  Where do we draw the line with our ethical decision making?? Do we leave it up to corporations or law firms and government entities?? How do we hold ourselves accountable for our actions when there is no written code of ethics for life outside of work?? There is no SEC for life outside the boardroom.......