hua@cmu-cs-edu1.ARPA (Ernest Hua) (04/01/85)
_________________________________________________________________ > Some of the opposition is far more subtle: > > > ...I wasn't suggesting that > > you should be censored (by me or anyone else), but that you > > should understand that others -- both inside and outside of DEC -- > > may feel that you are in some way representing the company. > > I was under the impression that people on the net were far more > professional than to carry there religious beliefs to the marketplace. > I guess I was wrong. > > Here's a prime example of the use of "peer pressure" to silence > "socially unacceptable" thought. "We-the-group-feel-that-your-beliefs- > may-reflect-on-us-as-a-whole-so-if-you-expect-to-stay-part-of-the-group- > you'd-better-mend-your-ways." Very petty, very unprofessional. Cowardice, > actually. Once again, take a hint! You do have responsibilities to your group and to your company! Just because you feel like saying anything you like through your guaranteed free speech does not mean you may do so. When you join an organization, you must give up certain rights and take up certain responsi- bilities. If you insist on your idealism, go ahead. But don't expect to keep your job for long. Remember, you own the rights, but they own the job! _________________________________________________________________ Keebler { hua@cmu-cs-gandalf.arpa }