You're right, people protect more than their job; they protect their ideologies, too. There's an interesting story about the early Buddhist monks who, while th

You're right, people protect more than their job; they protect their ideologies, too. There's an interesting story about the early Buddhist monks who, while the Buddha was alive, would squabble and fight over "right view". So, even after giving up almost everything, they were still attached! The Buddha, in classic Buddha way, responded by walking into the forest to meditate alone. Personally, I wish we'd all just relax and realize what assholes we ALL are, each and every one. There are no exceptions.