>Making a choice to do or not do something based on an internal compass is different than absolving oneself of responsibility by 'following orders'.
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>Of course, in most areas one is not a key player and not heavily invested, so it makes perfect sense to cooperate with the norm.
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>But occasionally at key moments it is possible to be a in a position where one has a responsibility or a stake that requires a more personal analysis. I those cases it is more difficult - but in my opinion more laudable - to use one's own judgment.

Well said.