“Morality is about imposing standards on others and exempting yourself (”because my situation, of course, is different”).”
yes - I’ve really noticed that last part.
These are sneaky workers who expect everyone else to abide by the rules, but they get to find loopholes.
Or they grin and act cute when they’re caught.
If they get called on the carpet they roll their eyes and wonder what the big deal is.
Weasles.
I’ve noticed a certain New York congressman that perfectly illustrates that principle. Dem, of course. And he’s untouchable, apparently.
When my kids try any of that, I tell them they’re acting like liberals and will grow up to be worthless dregs on society. Then I assign extra chores and P.T. and cut off their computer usage and lose their mp3 players :-).
Sentences I don’t accept include, “I wasn’t doing anything,” and “It’s not my fault!”