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Quote by: The Decider  If consistency and integrity prevent the purist from changing bad polices, then we usually call that stubborn foolishness. Consistency and integrity in the service of bad policies lead to bad outcomes. |
If the purist sees that his policies are causing adverse outcomes (from his own point of view), then he would indeed be wise to change them. Ultimately, however, it is the bad policies themselves which lead to bad outcomes. This is irrespective of any consistency or integrity in said policies' service.
Also, a person can change which principles he adheres to. I don't think that violates consistency or integrity.
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One can compromise without betraying principles. We may disagree about what those principles are, however.
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That is true. Perhaps a better word for what I'm talking about is "hypocrisy".
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I thought relevant real world examples might help to flesh out the abstract. My bad.
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Sorry, I thought you were using the Founding Fathers' experience as an argument in favor of compromise.
- Rob