Well, in one sense it can be a cop out. Take for example how all the major sports leagues, ticket agents, and concert venues have dealt with electronic scalpers: Rather than standing up for what was right, fighting price gouging, greedy ticket brokers, and allowing middle-class dads to take their sons to the ballgame for less than a month's salary--they have now become business partners and receive a portion of the proceeds... twice. And a $14 ticket to the game now costs $45 and climbing.
In another sense it might conjure up good sportsmanship. Take for example the loser of a political primary election. After spending months nitpicking at their opponents weaknesses, pointing out their flaws, claiming that they have no experience, etc. Then losing. And then joining forces to fight off a common enemy.
Well, neither one reeks of integrity. But we also don't want to just be sore losers.
Just some thoughts. Potential money and potential power often turn the best of people into the vilest of creatures. Or the vilest of creatures into even more vile creatures (is that possible)?
I'm glad God is in charge.
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