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In reply to the discussion: Erika Casher: Cigna 'Quietly Fires' Employee Mocking Teen Over Grandmother's Death Due to Covid-19 [View all]malthaussen
(17,184 posts)I, too, would have enjoyed seeing some other member of the audience feed her a knuckle sandwich for her bullyragging, although I suppose that is endorsing assault.
I disapprove of the principle, but in the real world we must often live without principles. If, in fact, it is becoming unfashionable to be publicly an asshole, then that is perhaps a good thing for society, although the hearty participation of the rest of the audience in her mockery of the young man suggests otherwise. And certainly, in the political sphere, being an asshole seems to be a recommendation in certain constituencies.
When it comes to employers regulating the conduct of employees, I have always been a radical opponent. 'Twas not that long ago when employers felt themselves justified in locking up their young female employees after work to keep them from depraved behavior. Nowadays, companies seem to feel that their employees are on duty 24/7. I knew the world was heading in a bad direction when beepers were being worn as a common habit. Perhaps I am too sensitive in fearing corporate slavery, but the conduct of corporations in general does not reassure me that I am.
-- Mal