If you are working for an entity that is doing things that are against your principles and you don’t quit, what does that say for your principles? It says your principles are for sale because you are willing to look the other way to get your paycheck. And i get it, bills to pay, kids to feed, etc. Its never easy for an adult who has responsibilities, but the way I would handle it is to make the video, find a new job, post the video, quit the old job, start the new job. And really, at that point the problem is that you become radioactive if your video gets traction. You’re really just better off following your principles and quitting after finding a new employer.
Just another armchair QB
Not necessarily. Should anyone who joined a uniformed service resign because someone above them is abusing their authority? As military officers or Law Enforcement Officers, we are sworn to uphold and defend our constitution first and foremost. Not all do that, but those that do are still honorable and trying to do their best from the position they are in at that moment. I know many sheriffs departments who do not enforce unconstitutional gun laws, but focus on preventing crime. Should they quit because some governor/legislature ban high cap mags or declares a sanctuary state?
“If you are working for an entity that is doing things that are against your principles and you don’t quit, what does that say for your principles? It says your principles are for sale because you are willing to look the other way to get your paycheck. And i get it, bills to pay, kids to feed, etc. Its never easy for an adult who has responsibilities, but the way I would handle it is to make the video, find a new job, post the video, quit the old job, start the new job. And really, at that point the problem is that you become radioactive if your video gets traction. You’re really just better off following your principles and quitting after finding a new employer.”
Absolutely. At some point they need to man up, stand on principle, and stop being cowards. I read your post following this one about your own sacrifices to stand on principle. And I have also done the same and stood on principle at all costs and sacrifices for myself. Until we do, we will never win this war. Self preserving cowards do not win wars.
Thank you and I greatly respect your intestinal fortitude and resolve. Too bad it is so rare...
“..and you don’t quit, what does that say for your principles? “
If he personally isnt doing anything that goes against his principles I have no problem with him not quitting. He sure as hell isn’t putting his head down and keeping his mouth shut.
Is the police officer doing those things?
Our own government does horrid things, does that mean one must leave the U.S?
Your principles are demonstrated by what YOU do, not what your are told to do.
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BS.
He can still work and refuse to obey unlawful orders.
He can not see when something happens that is legal and doesn’t need to be addressed.