Mary Jo,

Thanks for the comment and the link.  We get the worst leaders we will tolerate.  Whatever compromises we allow in our leaders typically comes back to haunt.

And we all follow.  We all live in a society that requires us to subordinate our interests to the law and the common good.  We want responsible, capable people who contribute to the effort rather than someone who makes compromises because of fear or convenience.  Like you said in your post, it is an act of leadership to step up and act.

Mike...