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Originally Posted by SteveC Don't let my commentary above disuade you from publicly taking a position, if you are so inclined.  |
I just got done with lunch so excuse my rambling logic, but here goes:
Well, I'm the last guy that would flatten someone's tires, but I think you have to look at the psychology behind the scenario, and follow the money.
Following the money meaning that the one with the deepest pockets is normally able to steer how an event is reported.
Say someone crosses a picket line, the story is probably going to get reported as a humble family man, trying to feed his family was violently cursed, harassed and intimidated as he crosses the union picket line.
That's the story that the company wants to get out.
But you'll never read a story about a scab telling the striking workers, "I don't give a damn about what you're striking over, I'm going to do your job, extend your strike and I could care less about any ramifications of it." But chances are, if the scab is able to keep his job, he'll be vociferous about shrinking benefits, decreased pay, etc eventually.
I'm not in favor of breaking a scabs kneecaps, but there certainly has to be some sort of penalty or a heightened sense of caution when strike breakers cross a legal picket line.
I gather that if I was on strike, and I saw a person crossing the picket line to perform my job duties, all bets are off.