"It's probably something far simpler." - Yes I agree. - In the end when the chit hits the fan, those apologist for persons places and things gone bad for reasons as simply as being at the wrong place at the wrong time, to the other extreme of planned crimes against humanity, will cry out their innocents and refuse that responsibility to understand the actions of others that would have lead them down that path to judge and speak out against hate and other unsavior activity. - If the thousands of innocent past and recent employees of Arthur Anderson and Enron did not act like the ostrich with head in hole, or as one with the three monkeys that cannot see hear or talk, then it would have placed enough barriers to make it understood that corruption and criminal behavior by the top management would be viewed as inside attacks against the companies past & current employees, and shareholders. - But Atlas, - who will be the first - who has shoulders strong enough - who will take the chance to be stepped on - While the apologist for companies rot with sin & corruption, they see themselves as protectors of their: - paycheck - shares - pension as they becomes unprotectors of Atlas holding The Truth. - So yes, its simple to convince oneself that while its a sin to commit a crime, to allow another to do the crime is not, even when your direct non actions help the crime be done. - Its easy & simple to declare no wrong has been done using the self imposed condition of being unaware so that one does not know what has or is being done. - So yes, once evil appears you can say "I didn't know." - Eventually you will be tagged as a victim, a signal to you to now being able to cry out in pain to others, safe knowing that you will not be held responsible allowing others to act in accordance with your rule to not observe. - Next act is for you to blame the system, the system that in all regards you created as a pox on the layer of society, as you demand a resurrection to honesty and fair play. - guns don't kill people, people kill people - over the counter & pink sheets don't scam people, a person's ignorance clothed in trust does - having no defense allows an offense against you an easy hurt
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