binary solo said:
I'm not sure I entirely agree, but I do accept that sacrificing livelihod for principles (especially when family and children are involved) is a big decision and not everyone has the mental and emotional fortitude to do it. But civilisation has only made genuine progress when that's what people have done. Whether it's hiring a discriminated minority, or serving them, or openly supporting them in a meaningful way. These people become heroes in the history books, even though their lives were made hard. One can't legislate heroism into people, but one can at least try to call people to a higher purpose and ask that they at least consider being a bit heroic in their lives. If I don't take a stand against bigotry and hatred of people who are different then I'm part of the problem even if my personal attitude is enlightened. |
to me it doesn't take heroism or emotional and mental fortitude to do what you think is the right thing, that is cowardise. It takes fortitude to put your family and others ahead of your own personal emotions and ethics. For me my family comes first, if that means I have to do things I disagree with or even are offended by to protect there well being then I will do it in a heartbeat. second would be the health and well being of those that I already employ, I don't believe it is my right to put them out on the street just to make a point to the bigots. If it is just me well and good then I have the luxury of playing the hero and following only my own moral compass, to me cowardise not heroism when you put your personal beliefs before the well being of those that rely upon you for support.
