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option 1) you take the job. Bad things happen in the world with your help and you end up richer.

option 2) you take the high ground. Someone else takes the job. Bad things happen in the world and you don't end up richer.

What did we accomplish today?

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1) You did a bad thing. 2) You didn't do a bad thing.

Aren't we talking about government salaries here? It's not like there aren't (more) lucrative options elsewhere for any and all qualified candidates. Money isn't always the primary motivator.

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