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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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[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.