Did this e-mail originate from that "list clique" or one of its members? What is the punishment if one of its members breaks their covenant and speaks out about lack of ethics? Do you omit them from the "List" and "kick'em to the curb"? I am only inquiring, because that's the "feeling" that I am getting. Please correct me if I'm reading this all wrong.

It takes character to speak up when your peers won't, and worse yet, be ostracized for doing the right thing.

Enjoy the first week-end of September (it's Labor Day week-end here in the US) and reflect on the rewards of our labor.