What is ethics an important topic for a public speaker to study?

What will be an ideal response?

A good answer could include the following info from the text: Because we are asked to produce
and evaluate messages in this class, it is important to understand ethical principles. We have a
responsibility to be accurate truthful, honest to our audience. We need to consider to the needs of the
audience and be sensitive to them. Public speaking allows us the forum to express our ideas and initiate
change. An excellent answer would provide evidence (rationale and example) to support the claims, as
well,