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Dishonor and the Civil Service

A timely reflection on whether public servants should follow orders they believe are wrong, or act on their own moral judgment, Nielson explores the tension between duty, conscience, and the limits of obedience within a democratic system.

Aaron L. Nielson
Regulatory Fourtnight
Mar 30, 2026
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Dishonor and the Civil Service

A timely reflection on whether public servants should follow orders they believe are wrong, or act on their own moral judgment, Nielson explores the tension between duty, conscience, and the limits of obedience within a democratic system.

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Regulatory Fourtnight

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