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> It's considered very bad form to argue with mere civilians -- it sends a signal of weakness. Apart from the fact that the opposite of government worker is no
by rtpg 14y ago
> It's considered very bad form to argue with mere civilians -- it sends a signal of weakness.
Apart from the fact that the opposite of government worker is not "civilian", you could probably think of the more obvious reason (the same reason that employees are usually berated for talking about ongoing situation): random gov't employees are not supposed to play spokespeople.
- lutusp 14y ago> Apart from the fact that the opposite of government worker is not "civilian" I could have said "citizen" but that coinage sounded a bit too Orwellian. > random gov't employees are not supposed to play spokespeople. Yes, true, and in some places like the military, this is very clearly spelled out by ordinance -- military personnel must avoid engaging in political advocacy while in uniform.
- jeremysmyth 14y agoI could have said "citizen" but that coinage sounded a bit too Orwellian. Hey, if the cap fits.