“Businessmen” in Uniform – Military Humor

Humor in Uniform 

Military Officers are often stereotyped into quintessential archetypes – some of which are portrayed in Movies. 

And – of course – you must be aware of the legendary “Colonel Blimp” and “Captain Haddock” etc 

But – when you join the Armed Forces – you realize that there are all sorts of Officers with different personalities.

Among Defence Officers – there are many unique and eccentric characters – each with his own idiosyncrasy. 

This is especially so in the Navy – since – Naval Officers are a cut above the rest. 

An interesting category I discovered were “Businessmen” in Uniform 

Here are some hilarious encounters with “Businessmen” in Uniform – some of whom I met during my Navy days...

“BUSINESSMEN” IN UNIFORM

A Fictional Spoof

By

VIKRAM KARVE

Part 1 – “SATTA BAZAAR”

This happened more than 42 years ago – in the 1970’s.

Six of us “piddly” Sub Lieutenants from various ships sat in front of a chubby Commander in Western Naval Command (WNC) Headquarters at Mumbai (then called Bombay).

Those days – the WNC Headquarters was located in a civilian building in Fort area of Mumbai.

We had been “detailed” for some “bum jobs” connected with Navy Week – and – the podgy Commander was briefing us. 

The portly Commander was from the erstwhile Supply and Secretariat (S&S) Branch (now called Logistics Branch).

The roly-poly Commander was a Senior Staff Officer in the WNC Headquarters.

Suddenly – the phone on the table rang – and – the Commander picked it up. 

I saw him listening intently on the phone – he only listened – he didn’t speak a word.

I don’t know what the Commander heard on the phone – but whatever he heard on the phone – it suddenly galvanized him into action. 

The Commander suddenly stood up abruptly – I was surprised by the speed of his movement despite his corpulence and huge size. 

The Commander told us that something urgent had come up.

He told us that he would be back soon. 

He ordered us that we should wait for him.

Then – the podgy Commander threw a file in front of us. 

He told us to read the file till he got back.

Then – he swiftly grabbed a civilian bush shirt which was hanging on the hat-stand. 

And – he wore the blue bush-shirt over his white uniform shirt. 

He looked funny in a blue bush shirt, white uniform trousers and white buck-skin shoes. 

The Commander picked up his briefcase – and – he disappeared at the speed of light.

We waited patiently in his office.

More than 30 minutes passed. 

Yes – we had been waiting for half an hour.

So – we went over to the office hall – and – we asked the clerical staff if they knew when the Commander would be back.

“Don’t worry. He must have gone to “Dalal Street” to meet his broker in the “Bombay Stock Exchange”. He will be back soon...” the Commander’s PA said.

(Remember – this happened in the 1970’s – when there was no internet – there was no online trading – and – you had to physically trade shares and stocks through your stock broker)

When the Commander returned – he seemed quite cheerful and he was in a happy mood.

I do not know whether he was a “Bull” or a “Bear” – but from his happy mood – it appeared that he had made a lot of money that day.

After a “brief” briefing on the “official” matter – the Commander educated us on investing and trading in stocks and shares – and – he told us how much money could be made in the stock market – rather than the conventional savings methods like Provident Funds and Fixed Deposits – which we were doing.

Later on – during my Naval career – I met many such “Bulls” and “Bears” in the Navy – fanatical “punters” who were more preoccupied with the Stock Market than their Naval Duties. 

These “punters” in uniform tried their best to remain in Mumbai – so that they could indulge in their passion of “playing” the stock-market (“satta bazaar...”)

Now – thanks to internet – with the advent of online trading – it has become ever so easy for these “punters” to indulge in their stock market trading – from home – and from office during working hours – even if they are posted far away from Mumbai in remote locations. 

Technology has proved a big boon for “punters” in uniform.

You can use your PC, your laptop, or even your mobile smart-phone – to indulge in “satta bazaar...” 

And – you can do it round the clock – 24/7 – anytime – anywhere.

Someone told me that – nowadays – Navy Wives are heavily into “online trading” in shares on the stock market – and – many Navy wives are earning good money “working” from home on the “satta bazaar...”

Part 2 – “REAL ESTATE” 

During my stints in inter-service establishments – especially in IAT Pune – I discovered many “businessmen in uniform” in the Army and Air Force too – with other business interests.

“My boss is more of a businessman then a soldier...” an Army friend of mine once commented. 

And – he went on to tell us that his senior was heavily engaged in real estate speculation and was least interested in soldiering duties – which he left to his juniors.

There was another officer – who would spend hours exhorting junior officers to buy property – explaining to them the various tax benefits – telling them how much the value of their property would appreciate – the rent returns – and that real estate was the best investment.

Was he doing this for purely altruistic reasons...?

Well – that I will leave it for you to guess.

But – I wonder whether it was a curious coincidence that he was plugging only residential schemes of a certain builder – arranging site visits – facilitating loans – and helping out with paperwork.

Others were busy investing in land, property and real estate – in and around the city.

Yes – apart from the “stock market” – “real estate” – the “property market” – this seemed to be quite popular with “businessmen in uniform” – and – of course – there were many other “businesses” as well – some of which they pursued on their wives’ and children’s names.

All these “businessmen in uniform” seemed to be more engrossed in making money – rather than their military soldiering duties.

I often wonder why such money-minded individuals join the Armed Forces.

If you have a talent for business – then why waste your life soldiering in the Defence Services...?

If you have financial acumen – why not utilize your talent in the business-world rather than in the military...?

Part 3 – “FAUJI” BUSINESSMEN

If you are thinking of a career in the Armed Forces – the Army, the Navy or the Air Force – I will recommend that you read a book called CATCH-22 by Joseph Heller before you join up.

Catch-22 will give you an idea of what life is like in the Defence Services.

Have you committed the “blunder” of joining the Army, Navy or Air Force without having read CATCH-22...?

Yes...? 

You joined the “FAUJ” without having read Catch-22...?

Not to worry...!!! 

As they say – “better late than never”.

So even if you already in uniform – it would still be a good idea to read the book – so that you can appreciate the various “Catch 22” situations around you.

More importantly – it will help you comprehend the seemingly crazy behaviour of the motley characters you encounter every day in your military environment by relating them to the inimitable characters depicted in CATCH-22.

During my long years in the Navy – I came across almost all characters of Catch-22 – Dreedles, Cathcarts, Peckems, Doc Daneekas, Dunbars, Korns, Scheisskopfs, Wintergreens, De Coverleys, plenty of Yossarians – yes – I encountered all sorts of idiosyncratic types.

And – of course – how can I forget the canny Machiavellian “Milo Minderbinders” – those “businessmen in uniform” who are proliferating like hobgoblins all over in the Defence Services.

In Catch-22 – the character of Lieutenant Milo Minderbinder represents a typical “businessman in uniform”.

He looks at everything from a financial angle – and his motto is: 

“what is in it for me...?”

Milo’s sole obsession is to make “profit” – and he has no allegiance to anyone or anything.

Just like the character of Milo Minderbinder in Catch-22 – there are an increasing number of money-minded “businessmen in uniform” – who are obsessed with money matters – and their sole aim is to derive “benefit” from the service.

From the day join the Military – they seem more interested in their “entitlements” and “privileges” – rather than their soldiering duties.

Forever – they keep comparing their pay and perks with others (especially with civilian bureaucrats)

They make sure they extract the maximum benefits – and are paranoid about losing out on perks and pecuniary privileges.

They never seem to be satisfied and content with what they get in the service – and they have an insatiable greed for more.

It is these greedy “businessmen in uniform” who perpetuate corruption and get involved in all sorts of scams – which tarnish the image of the Defence Services – and destroy the inner discipline and moral fabric of the Armed Forces.

Part 4 – “MILITARY MINDSET” versus “BUSINESS ACUMEN”

Business Acumen and Military Attitude are stark opposites.

In fact – they are mutually exclusive.

You can either have a Military Mindset – or – you can have Business Acumen.

You cannot simultaneously have both.

You can either be a Businessman – or you can be a Soldier – but you cannot be both at the same time.

I am of the firm view that those with a “military mindset” should keep away from the business world.

And similarly – those with a “nose for business” must keep away from the Military.

“Military Ethic” is different from “Business Ethic”.

The two are poles apart and there is no congruence between them.

For a Businessman – Profit is the sole motive.

For a Soldier – Patriotism is the leitmotif.

The essence of corporate business ethic is: 

“money comes before anything else”.

“Businessmen in Uniform” apply this tenet (“money comes before anything else”) even in the Armed Forces – and ruin the inherent value-based military ethos of the defence services.

It is these “Businessmen in Uniform” who are responsible for the corruption and scams that tarnish the reputation of the defence services.

(Of course – you may also find some “soldiers” among businessmen – who create business fiascos – but that is another story – which I shall discuss later)

The numerous scams and acts of corruption which have been reported in the media is a sign of the proliferation of these “businessmen in uniform” in the defence services – even at the highest levels of the hierarchy.

Unfortunately – in recent times – an increasing number of senior officers – even Chiefs – are getting embroiled in scams, corruption cases, unethical acts and controversies.

All this not only tarnishes the good reputation of the defence services – but also adversely affects inner discipline – as juniors stop respecting their seniors who lose “moral ascendancy”.

How have we reached a stage where it is possible for so many “businessmen in uniform” to get promoted to high rank...?

Or – is it the other way round?

Have we reached a situation that – unless you are a “businessman in uniform” – it will be difficult for you to get promoted to senior rank...?

It is for you to have a thorough look at the top brass and study the promotion trends in your service and reach your own conclusion.

But one thing is sure.

All these “businessmen in uniform” have one attribute – TACT – which is euphemism for “moral pliability”.

And in today’s world – “TACT” is the vital “Officer Like Quality” – that helps an officer rise to high rank.

Of course – in addition to “businessmen in uniform” – we have “politicians in uniform” too – and combinations of the two.

But that is another story.

Part 5 – THE “OROP” “NFU” “MONEY” OBSESSED MILITARY VETERANS

At a recent get-together of Military Veterans – I noticed two types of retired “faujis”.

The first “nostalgic” group was talking about their “good old days” in the Military.

The second “money-minded” group was discussing financial matters. 

These money-oriented military veterans (retired “businessmen in uniform”) – they were getting especially getting agitated about the hot topics of the day – OROP – aka “One Rank One Pension” – NFU – “Non-Functional Upgradation” – and – 7CPC Anomalies – aka “Seventh Central Pay Commission” Anomalies. 

These “money-minded” military veterans – erstwhile “businessmen in uniform” – they are always busy calculating and comparing how much money they are going to get – especially as compared to the civil services. 

Habits die hard...!!!  LOL  

VIKRAM KARVE

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This Blog Post is a Revised Consolidated Version of My Articles "Businessmen in Uniform" Parts 1 and 2 - First Posted Online by me Vikram Karve on 14 December 2013 12/14/2013 12:52:00 PM  in my blog at urls: http://karvediat.blogspot.in/2013/12/businessmen-in-uniform-part-1.html and http://karvediat.blogspot.in/2013/12/businessmen-in-uniform-part-2-catch-22.html  and  http://karvediat.blogspot.in/2016/05/businessmen-in-uniform.html and http://karvediat.blogspot.com/2017/04/humor-in-uniform-punter.html and http://karvediat.blogspot.com/2016/12/humor-in-uniform-military-businessmen.html and http://karvediat.blogspot.com/2018/06/businessmen-in-uniform.html and https://karve.wordpress.com/2018/01/05/humor-in-uniform-satta-bazaar/  etc

“Keep it in the Family” Syndrome

DO YOU HESITATE TO “WASH” YOUR “DIRTY LINEN” IN PUBLIC DUE TO THE “KEEP IT IN THE FAMILY” SYNDROME...? 

“Dirt” has to be “washed” – otherwise – things become “unclean”. 

Now – this “dirt” may be physical – or – metaphorical – like mental “dirt” - perversions, immorality or filth in the mind – or – systemic “dirt” – corruption, crime and unethical aspects/people in a system/organisation. 

If you metaphorically call a system/organisation as “linen” – then an “unclean” system/organisation “polluted” by various forms of “dirt” can be metaphorically called “dirty linen”. 

“Dirty Linen” has to be “Washed”. 

If you can “Wash” your “Dirty Linen” in private – well and good. 

Otherwise – you will have to “Wash” your “Dirty Linen” in public. 

If you avoid “washing” your “dirty linen” – it will become unclean and filthy – and can be harmful to your “health”. 

So – it is imperative to “wash” your “dirty linen”. 

As I said – it is best to “wash” your “dirty linen” in private. 

But – if for some reason you can’t do so – then – you have to “wash” your “dirty linen” in public. 

Unless you believe in “uncleanliness” – you have to “wash” your “dirty linen”. 

So – it is better to “wash” your “dirty linen” in public – rather than not “wash” your “dirty linen” at all. 

Due to sense of “Misplaced Loyalty” – some people avoid “washing” their “dirty linen” because they don’t want to “wash” their “dirty linen” in public. 

This pseudo-ethical sense sense of “Misplaced Loyalty” due to a “Don’t Wash Your Dirty Linen in Public” mindset results in the “Keep it in the Family” Syndrome. 

At the familial level – families tend to hide serious issues under the pretext that it is an internal issue of the family and that “dirty linen” should not be washed in public – otherwise the image and reputation of the family will be adversely affected. 

Incidents of Incest, Sexual Abuse, Inappropriate Behaviour, Adultery, Pedophilia and Domestic Violence that happen within a “family” – these incidents may be “hushed up” to avoid “washing dirty linen in public” – because of the fallacious fear that exposing the wrongdoers may bring a “bad name” to the family and tarnish the reputation of the family. 

At the organisational level – “Misplaced Loyalty” due to the “Keep it in the Family” syndrome sometimes makes you condone unethical acts of individuals/organizations who you feel are a “part of the family” and towards whom you feel a sense of “loyalty”.

“Misplaced Loyalty” attitudes of – “Keep it in the Family” – “Don’t Wash Dirty Linen in Public” – results in a “pseudo-ethical” tendency to “brush misdemeanors under the carpet” and “hush up” wrongdoings – due to which culprits get away scot-free.

Owing to these “Misplaced Loyalty” Mindsets in Organizations – Frauds and Scams are “hushed-up” – Corruption and Wrongdoings are not exposed – and – Scandals are swept under the carpet.

Dear Reader – here is an article I had written 3 years ago on the topic of “Misplaced Loyalty” due to “Keep it in the Family” Syndrome...

MISPLACED LOYALTY – The “Keep it in the Family” Syndrome

A Garb for Pseudo-Ethics

Musings of a Navy Veteran

By

VIKRAM KARVE

RUSTOM

3 years ago – in 2016 – I saw the movie RUSTOM

The film is based on the famous 1959 Nanavati Case 

(Commander K. M. Nanavati vs. State of Maharashtra)

I am sure you are aware of this landmark murder case in which Commander Kawas Manekshaw Nanavati – a Navy Commander – was tried for the murder of Prem Ahuja – his wife’s lover. 

NANAVATI CASE 

As per information on the Nanavati Case on the Internet – it appears that – Commander Nanavati fired 3 shots at his wife’s lover who dropped dead – and then – Commander Nanavati headed straight to confess to the Provost Marshal of the Western Naval Command – and – on his advice – Nanavati surrendered himself to the Deputy Commissioner of Police.

The murder case received unprecedented media coverage and inspired several books and movies.

Commander Nanavati – accused under section 302 – was initially declared “Not Guilty” by a Jury under section 302 – but – the verdict was dismissed by the Bombay High Court – and – the case was re-tried as a bench trial.

The High Court sentenced Nanavati to life imprisonment for culpable homicide amounting to murder – and subsequently – the Supreme Court of India upheld the conviction.

Nanavati was granted pardon after spending 3 years in prison – and – after his release – Nanavati – his wife Sylvia – and – their 3 children – all migrated to Canada – and – settled in Toronto.

Nanavati died in 2003.

The Nanavati case was the last to be heard as a Jury Trial in India – as the government abolished jury trials after this landmark case.

RUSTOM (Movie) – Twist in the Tail

The movie ending is different – with a “Twist in the Tail”.

The protagonist Commander Rustom Pavri walks free after the jury declares him “not guilty”. 

On the eve of the judgement – while talking to the Investigating Officer (Police Inspector Lobo) – Commander Rustom Pavri justifies killing his wife’s lover (Vikram Makhija)

Rustom says that the real reason he shot dead his wife’s lover (Vikram Makhija) was to prevent India Navy from acquiring a “sub-standard” Aircraft Carrier which would have compromised national security.

Vikram Makhija was an “Arms Agent” – and – he had entered into a conspiracy with “Bigwigs” (including high ranking Naval Officers and Bureaucrats) – to siphon off money by importing a “sub-standard” warship.

Rustom is deputed abroad to a foreign country to inspect the ship – and – he discovers the “scam”.

He is shocked to learn that his friend Vikram Makhija is the main conspirator and his own senior officers are involved neck-deep in the scam. 

The corrupt “scamsters” try to “persuade” Rustom to give a “favourable” report to accept the “sub-standard” ship.

The corrupt “scamsters” try to bribe Rustom – and – later they threaten him – but – Rustom – who is a patriotic and honest officer – refuses to compromise his integrity.

On his return to India – Rustom he telephonically informs the Defence Secretary about the scam – and – Rustom tells him that he will not spare the main conspirator Vikram Makhija (who – as Rustom has coincidentally learnt – is having an affair with Rustom’s wife Sylvia).

(It later transpires that the Defence Secretary is also involved in the scam). 

Rustom proceeds to Vikram Makhija’s house and puts three bullets into his chest.

Vikram Makhija drops dead.

Everyone – including the investigating officer Inspector Lobo – everyone thinks that Rustom killed Makhija because he caught him having an affair with his wife.

However – at the end of the movie – while talking to Inspector Lobo – Rustom reveals that real reason why he killed Vikram Makhija.

Rustom says the he killed Vikram Makhija since he was the key conspirator in the shady deal to import the sub-standard aircraft carrier warship.

Thereby – he managed foil the shady deal and prevented the import of a sub-standard warship whose acquisition would have compromised national security.

Inspector Lobo asks Commander Rustom Pavri: 

“What about the other conspirators like the Senior Navy Officers, Defence Secretary etc…? Why didn’t you expose them and ensure that they got punished…?”

Commander Rustom Pavri says: 

“If I had exposed them – the “image” of the Navy and Government would have got tarnished – so – I did not expose those persons in “high places” to protect the “reputation” of the nation…”

Does the movie want to give a “message” that it is okay to condone high-level corruption in shady Defence deals – on the specious logic that exposing high-ranking perpetrators will tarnish the “good image” of the Armed Forces, spoil the reputation of the Defence Establishment and embarrass the Government…?

In the Movie – Rustom displays “Misplaced Patriotism” by his misguided belief – that – he is defending the honour of the Navy and the Nation – by concealing the extent of the scam and withholding the names corrupt senior officers – due to which high-ranking perpetrators of the scam escape punishment and get away scot-free.

Hence – the “moral message” is that – for the “greater good” – it is justified to let wrongdoers get away scot-free just to protect the reputation of the organization. 

Bizarre logic – isn’t it…?

Or maybe – it is not so bizarre.

Don’t we see such cases of “misplaced loyalty” in real life…? 

“Image” and “Reputation” seem to matter more than “Ethics” and “Moral Values”. 

This phenomenon is visible at work – at the organizational level – and – in personal life – at the familial level.

MISPLACED LOYALTY (The “Keep it in the Family” Syndrome)

“Misplaced Loyalty” makes you remain silent when you know you should speak up – at work – and – in personal life – especially when it comes to personal friendships and close family relationships.

We see this phenomenon of “misplaced loyalty” in organizations – in the military (under the garb of “izzat”) – and – in “civvy street” too – in civilian bureaucracy – in business houses and the corporate sector – and – of course – in political parties.

Engaging in misplaced loyalty in professional life entails complying with a “code of silence” about the internal affairs of your organization.

In the Military – “Regimental Loyalties” (keep it within the unit) – and “Ship Loyalties” (keep it within the ship) – are examples of such misplaced organizational loyalties.

At the family/personal level – incidents of Incest, Sexual Abuse, Inappropriate Behaviour, Adultery, Pedophilia and Domestic Violence that happen within a “family” – these incidents may be “hushed up” to avoid “washing dirty linen in public” – because of the fallacious fear –  that exposing the wrongdoers may bring a “bad name” to the family and tarnish the reputation of the entire family.

I call it the “keep it in the family” syndrome. 

The term “family” is used literally to mean personal family comprising relatives – as well as metaphorically – to refer to organizations (workplace “family”).

“Misplaced Loyalty” due to the “Keep it in the Family” syndrome sometimes makes you condone unethical acts of individuals/organizations who you feel are a “part of the family” and towards whom you feel a sense of “loyalty”.

“Misplaced Loyalty” attitudes of – “Keep it in the Family” – “Don’t Wash Dirty Linen in Public” – result in a “pseudo-ethical” tendency to “brush misdemeanors under the carpet” and “hush up” wrongdoings – due to which culprits get away scot-free.

Owing to these “Misplaced Loyalty” Mindsets in Organizations – Frauds, Scams and Cases of Sexual Misconduct are “hushed-up” – Corruption and Wrongdoings are not exposed – and – Scandals are swept under the carpet. 

In some cases – even heinous crimes are “hushed up” – due to the propensity to “cover up” criminal activities due to the “Keep it in the Family” Syndrome.

Both at the macro-level and micro-level – in organizational environments – and – in family settings – “misplaced loyalty” due to the “keep it in family” syndrome may have deleterious consequences.

The ramification of this “misplaced loyalty” due to the “keep it in family” syndrome is that wrongdoers get emboldened to commit misdemeanors even more brazenly with disastrous consequences.

The widespread corruption, various scams/scandals and proliferation of crime bear testimony to this fact.

Due to the “keep it in the family” mindset – in workplaces and in family settings – if sexual perverts who indulge in “inappropriate behavior” are allowed to get away “scot-free” – they may get emboldened to commit worse misdemeanors like sexual harassment, sexual assault, rape etc.

“Misplaced Loyalty” is dangerous – for the “family” – and for society at large.

Even if it means “embarrassment” to the “family” – isn’t it better to “name and shame” wrongdoers and punish these malefactors at the very first instance…?

Exposing transgressors in the very first instance will help “nip things in the bud” – and – will deter these wrongdoers from committing graver misdemeanors – which may prove to be even more detrimental to the family/organization.

During my long career in the Navy – I did come across a few instances of attempts to “cover up” misconduct due to the “keep it in the family” syndrome – “Misplaced Loyalty” arising from “fear of reputation damage” – or – due to adherence to so-called pseudo “honour codes” prevalent in military training academies and in some regiments/units.  

However – by and large – instances of misconduct were duly reported and the offenders were punished.

CONCLUSION

Coming back to the movie RUSTOM – it is one thing for a Naval Officer to commit an “Honour Killing” by shooting his wife’s illicit lover.

But – it is quite another thing for a Naval Officer to kill a Civilian Businessman who is a conspirator in a defence scam – while at the same time “protecting” high-ranking Navy Officers and Civilian Bureaucrats involved in the same scam – and justifying the “hush up” – on the bizarre logic – that exposing these high-ranking officers will tarnish the image of the Navy and the Nation.

I wish the movie had stuck to the original story – and – not twisted the story by a hotchpotch sub-plot about corruption in defence deals – and – ended up with the protagonist Commander Rustom Pavri justifying his “Misplaced Patriotism” – due to which – he does not expose corruption in the shady defence deal – on the specious logic – that “naming and shaming” corrupt high-ranking officers involved in the scam – would “tarnish the image” of the Navy (and Nation)

So – the protagonist (Commander Rustom Pavri) thereby allows the conspirators to get away scot-free and escape punishment for their misconduct. 

Dear Reader: 

Don’t you see examples of “Misplaced Loyalty” and “Keep it in the Family” Syndrome around you – due to which – instead of being punished – wrongdoers and culprits are allowed to escape punishment and get away scot-free – at both – the “macro level” – in politics, in bureaucracy, in the military, in corporates, in academia – and also at the “micro level” – in your workplace and among your family and friends...?

I feel that Misplaced Loyalty (due to the “keep it in the family” syndrome) is a garb for pseudo-ethics – and this proves detrimental to the greater good in the long run. 

It is better to “wash” your “dirty linen” in public – rather than not “wash” your “dirty linen” at all and let it become unclean and filthy.  

Dear Reader – Do you agree...?

VIKRAM KARVE

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This is a revised re-post of my blog post “Keep it in the Family” Syndromefirst posted online by me Vikram Karve on Monday, August 22, 2016 in my blog at url: http://karvediat.blogspot.in/2016/08/keep-it-in-family-syndrome-misplaced.html  and reposted at url:  http://karvediat.blogspot.in/2016/10/misplaced-loyalty-keep-it-in-family.html and  https://karve.wordpress.com/2016/08/25/pseudo-ethics-misplaced-loyalty/  and  https://karve.wordpress.com/2016/10/16/misplaced-loyalty/  and  http://karvediat.blogspot.com/2017/06/keep-it-in-family-dont-wash-your-dirty.html etc