THE ETHICAL LIFE Challenges are what make life interesting — Richard Kyte Richard Kyte Columnist May 29, 2026 2 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Richard Kyte is director of the D.B. 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