by Bruce Baker | Ethics, Opinion
Sycophants are not proud of their behavior. At heart, they know better. That’s why Ann Telnaes’s boss didn’t like her cartoon. He was probably embarrassed. His paper, The Washington Post, canceled Telnaes’s cartoon which was scheduled to run....
by Bruce Baker | Justice, Opinion
It’s no secret that democracy demands an educated public for its vitality and viability. The electorate needs to be people of well-rounded education in government, science, and the arts. The “prospect of [a] permanent union” depends on education – George Washington...
by Bruce Baker | Ethics, Justice, Opinion
If you’re going to case a joint, and take what you can without people asking for their stuff or their jobs back, here’s some good advice: Get rid of the watchdog. One such watchdog, recently fired for doing his job (serving as ombudsman for whistleblowers...
by Bruce Baker | Ethics, Opinion
Can you be fired for having integrity? Yes. For having empathy? Yes. For speaking truth? Yes, of course, especially when your boss has an aversion to truth, integrity, and people with backbone. You can be fired for saying things about character as essential to...
