My parents' did that for their grandson - they asked what he wanted for his birthday and all he said was "I don't know/care". Well, that year he got a pink dress. Next year, he had plenty of good ideas.
Of course he did! Now he can accessorize!
"Him who has understanding" - programmers?
Well, certainly not English majors.
We don't force conscientious objectors to serve in the military.
We don't force religious parents to vaccinate their children.
We don't even force the Amish to pay Social Security or Medicare taxes.
About the only time we do force people to violate their belief systems is when it involves safety or imminent health issues.
So, why aren't we forcing parents to vaccinate their children?
And when the reckoning comes, you will be remembered as one who chose to support one of the evils rather to oppose both of them.
And is the warm feeling of standing up for your principles when you know, at the current moment, it's a doomed effort worth increasing the chance the 'greater evil' will win?
Do I think working toward something better is worthwhile? Absolutely. But I don't believe making a stand that only lets things get worse is the way to do it. Make your stand when it'll actually improve things. Until then, work for the future while still doing what you can for the present.
The major difference between bonds and bond traders is that the bonds will eventually mature.