The Great Compromiser(s)

Mary Sue 1:

Well, you know, I think they should do what they want. We can’t really tell them what to do, because they’re their own person. We gotta back off our children, because we’ll be smothering them and keeping them away from their friends.

Mary Sue 2:

What do you think? I mean, I don’t know. I like her, because I’ve known her for a long time, but I don’t think we should tell her she has to go. I know she hasn’t paid rent and she can be a bit, you know, uncouth at times, but she’s a really good person. I don’t think it’s right for us to just send her on her way. She may not be helping out around the house, but I think we’re obligated to show her hospitality until she gets back on her feet.

John Doe 1:

The employees are putting a lot of pressure on me to cut KS loose. Yeah, he’s been here for 15 years and has been dishonest ONE time, but it isn’t like the man hasn’t fessed up to his dishonesty. He’s been honest and truthful since then, and that was eight years ago.
Heck, look at Fielder. He’s been dishonest at least thrice, and still I keep him. After all I’ve done for him, he has the nerve to talk about being underpaid, when his salary is at least what? Almost as much as our CEO? The dude’s a jerk. But, still I keep his dishonest…

Jon Doe 2:

Yeah, yeah right. Yeah, I hear you mom. But, no matter how polite I am in my speeches, people will still hate me. I’m too direct and they’re just not used to it. They want someone who will keep it smooth for them. I tried to be that person, but I’m sorry. If you want the truth, then you’ll have to swallow a bitter pill. Not everybody can handle that pill. So, what do I do tomorrow? Lie, so that the child molester will skip jail time and for me to win the case? If you asked me why I took the case up in the first place, I wouldn’t be able to give you a valid reason.