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if they’re being blackmailed, then it’s their duty to relinquish their seat

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if they’re being blackmailed, then it’s their duty to relinquish their seat

Yep. But they are only valuable to the blackmailer if they can do their bidding, I'm sure it's been made crystal clear to them that their little secrets are only safe as long as they are useful.

Step down and be exposed.