The Almost-Whistleblower Blues

October 10, 2008

If I do speak up –
how will I feed my family?

If I do not speak up
how will I sleep?

(in front of the tv)
(clutching a beer)

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3 Responses to “The Almost-Whistleblower Blues”

  2. c's avatar c Says:

    October 11, 2008 at 2:40 pm

    Isn’t it sad. Of course, integrity’s never been profitable.

    “how will I feed my family?”
    That is the worst of all.

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  3. qazse's avatar qazse Says:

    October 11, 2008 at 9:02 pm

    “integrity’s never been profitable”

    Well put. Too bad. I am trying to think of some exceptions but nothing come to mind right away.

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