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I tend to value my friends and my own moral code much more than I value the moral code of lawmakers. I won't say it's OK to break the law, but when there is a c

by zcid 16y ago

I tend to value my friends and my own moral code much more than I value the moral code of lawmakers. I won't say it's OK to break the law, but when there is a conflict, I will always recommend that you follow your own higher law. Of course, this will also be dependent on the legal risk involved; I wouldn't do time to avoid an [minor] insult to a friend, but I would accept the fine or other slap on the wrist that I expect would be given in this particular case.

scott_s 16y ago
I think it's reasonable for one's "higher law" to include hiring fairness and to avoid even the appearance of collusion.
metageek 16y ago
>I tend to value my friends and my own moral code much more than I value the moral code of lawmakers. We're talking about a law made to protect employees. I don't want to work for a CEO who values his friends over his employees' legal rights. There's also the point that a CEO who follows this advice risks exposing his company to a lawsuit, which is a violation of his duty to the company's shareholders.
- ohashi 16y ago
  It could be argued that the CEO was doing exactly his duty to the shareholders by protecting a very important relationship. Ben used the word friend but made it very clear that this also meant critical business partners.
  - metageek 16y ago
    Good point.