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[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

She walks in slowly, writes COMPLIANCE and OBEDIENCE on the board, and then pulls a chair out an sits.

All right, gang. Sorry about yesterday...now we're behind. Let's go.

We were talking about the difference between obedience and compliance...or if they are the same. We've brought moral codes into this discussion, thanks to Jack, as well as conditioned behavior.

Because of my personal life lately, I'd like to step away from your comfort zones and let's talk about "trusted professionals"...with the exception of me-your-teacher...why might you obey a person in authority such as a doctor, a lawyer, law enforcement, a scientist, a boss...what do all these positions have in common? Let's explore.

*She downs two pills with some water, sits back, and waits for someone to speak*

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[not-an-ex-demon.livejournal.com]

"Bankers are trust-worthy, although they really don't give the return that one ought to get when they hand over all of their money for someone else to spend," Anya interjects.

"It is my experience that bosses are not trustworthy especially demon bosses because in the end they are only out for themselves," she adds. "This is particularly the case when you inform them that you would like to quit and they eviserate your closest friend and co-worker."

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Trustworthy or not, how do you justify disobedience?

[not-an-ex-demon.livejournal.com]

"Sometimes it has to be done," she explains. "Sometimes what you thought was a good idea, but you later realize you were just very upset and heartbroken so you change your mind only to find that someone, *maybe your boss* is against the idea but you stand behind your beliefs because 'hey! you're human' that makes it o.k.," she finishes, finally taking a breath.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

*blinks. several times*

Are you saying...Anya...are you trying to say that disobedience is part of the human condition? *sounds like she's genuinely trying to figure out what you said, not her typical line of questioning*

[not-an-ex-demon.livejournal.com]

"Yes, sometimes being human makes it o.k.," she says trying to be clear.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Well..yes...*looks confused*...what about compliance? Where does that fit?

[not-an-ex-demon.livejournal.com]

"Things, very bad things, sometimes even horrible things can happen if you don't follow the rules. You know, do what you're supposed to, keep your promises, follow through with commitments," she rattles off. "Sometimes, not doing those things can cause extreme chaos in other people's lives and then they do things that are bad, and then people have to fix it and it can't be fixed." *takes long breath*

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

So should people be compliant or obedient out of fear of the repercussions?

[not-an-ex-demon.livejournal.com]

"Um, they should be compliant in consideration of others and for fear of what they might cause others to do," she says.