>This sentiment -- that strong points of view = hate - has a familiar ring.
>
>In fact, it reminds me of the atmosphere of many corporations I've worked for
>(and as a consultant, I've had a chance to sample quite a few of corporate
>environments...take their full, cowardice inducing measure) in which strong
>opinions, even in defense of whatever the firm's product is supposed to be
>(and
>sometimes even, astoundingly, in defense of profit generating practices under
>threat for one reason or another) is interpreted as undesirable; as, in short,
>'unprofessional' behavior.
reminds me of this 'toon R's father sent us:
http://www.inkworkswell.com/downloads/Employee_of_the_Month.html