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John, maybe in a perfect world, but we don't live in a perfect world. Why do politicians go negative? Because it works.

So yes, while it's nice to think of yourself as the bigger man, be very careful, because often times it just means you don't have the guts and moral compass to do what's right. Real leaders and heroes do the dirty jobs others won't.

Does it work? Here's some news: if it's all broken, it's not working!

Ha... this is a riot. Honestly, this is a crock of crap. Everyone has an opinion and loves to share it -- people are the stars of their own shows.

It takes A LOT more strength to keep your mouth shut and lead by example than spout-off your version of your own morality! Your mouth doesn't make you a hero.
 
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Does it work? Here's some news: if it's all broken, it's not working!

Ha... this is a riot. Honestly, this is a crock of crap. Everyone has an opinion and loves to share it -- people are the stars of their own shows.

It takes A LOT more strength to keep your mouth shut and lead by example than spout-off your version of your own morality! Your mouth doesn't make you a hero.
Nobody said it was all broken. There's a lot that works, and a lot that doesn't. The purpose of these posts is to discover the truth.

Part of the problems with opinions is they are just that, opinions. What we need more of are real facts and the ability to discern what's a fact and what's fiction. If people who know the truth remain silent, then opinions are going to pass as facts.

Nobody's mouth makes them a hero. Actions do that. And keeping your mouth shut just to cover your ass and go along is not leading by a good example.

But you do what you want and think is best.

Namaste.
 
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C Dorman argues that industry professionals should publicly call out unethical vendors and bad actors by name rather than maintain artificial politeness, sparking debate about whether direct confrontation or leading by example is more effective. The thread splits between supporters who believe naming wrongdoers is necessary accountability and dissenters (particularly john.quinn) who contend that public bashing is counterproductive and that moral leadership comes through personal integrity rather than public attacks. Steve Stauning offers a cautionary middle ground, acknowledging the problem while warning that public call-outs often backfire with retaliation that damages the whistleblower's reputation more than the accused.

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