Self-Interest and Social Justice

Abstract

“It was a miracle nobody was injured,” said the director of the social welfare office to the journalist. It had been just an ordinary day in Härryda. Nobody in the peaceful little community had realized what was about to happen as a middle-aged man came driving up toward the social welfare office. Nobody would have thought that a few seconds later his car would blast through the entrance doors of the office at full speed.Why? The newspaper article reporting the incident did not contain any definitive clues, but the man had called earlier during the day and wanted to speak to a social worker. “In the past there have been few problems with disappointed clients,” the director continued.“But I know that some employees feel bad at the moment. After this we might have to discuss how to improve safety and protection.”