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With the risk of pulling a Godwin, the “It’s just a job, so any ethics, morals or generally doing the right thing don’t apply” defense is getting kinda stale.
by tnolet 7y ago
With the risk of pulling a Godwin, the “It’s just a job, so any ethics, morals or generally doing the right thing don’t apply” defense is getting kinda stale.
It’s one step away from “I was just following orders”
- closetohome 7y agoI've always said if it's your job to be an asshole, that doesn't mean you aren't an asshole, it just means you're an asshole with a job.
- baq 7y agoHaving money to buy something to eat is also the right thing to do for any individual. As one comment said, options are limited. I’m playing the devil’s advocate here but only just.
- ahje 7y agoIt sounds more like it's akin to wage slavery rather than blindly following orders. Assuming there aren't other jobs for those workers then they most likely have to chose between that job and a meagre existence based on government subsidies and goodwill of others.