My cousin is a police officer and recently got caught on film saying something that was clearly not okay to say/do to someone. Like, the evidence is very clear that he was not doing the right thing. He is at risk of losing his job.
My extended family is saying that there are "two sides to every story," and are asking me to support him publicly (on social media and such) and drive people to his side. I haven't heard much of an excuse besides "he was having a bad day," but that's not enough for me.
I have nothing against cops at all, and think my cousin is a generally good guy, but I don't really want to support him. Am I obligated, because he's family?
"I don't want to get involved, and you can't force me, please don't ask me again."
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This is an issue that I think everyone faces at one point or another. Do what your gut says is right man, whatever you feel deep down is the right and just thing to do, do that.
I'd say no
My mom says stupid shit all the time and if she ever asked me to advocate for her side on social media I'd say she lost her fucking mind because I'm not going to say GMO's are toxic and vaccines cause autism