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It's also not a surprise that they're doing this. The GOP and Trump campaigned on dismantling government. So, that's what they're doing. It's wildly undemocrat
by neuland 9y ago
It's also not a surprise that they're doing this. The GOP and Trump campaigned on dismantling government. So, that's what they're doing.
It's wildly undemocratic to push for government employees to usurp the will of the people's representatives.
Like other's have said, the best a government employee can do to protest the direction that the President and Congress set is to resign vocally (as lots of people have done).
Consider the opposite side! People rightly criticize government employees who resist implementing gay rights. But, somehow EPA employees resisting loosening regulations is righteous.
Everyone thinks their political beliefs are righteous.
- s73ver_ 9y agoYou're trying to equivocate basic human rights with being able to dump pollution in the water supply.
- neuland 9y agoYou're missing the point. It doesn't matter what the subject is. If it helps, think of a different area where right-leaning government employees could resist government. (I can't think of one off the top of my head) The point is: rogue government employees should not be exerting their concept of what it morally right in direct conflict with leaders elected by the people. It is inherently undemocratic. If you want an unelected oligarchy of technocrats, that's something to debate the merits of. But, anyone who values democracy should be appalled by an unelected bureaucrat setting policy against the will of the people.