I only say that because, in my view, it is more important to understand what the principles ARE that a person stands for than to support someone for standing by them.
A lot of people have stood on principle. From George Washington to MLK. From Castro to Pinochet. From John Wilkes Booth and Jefferson Davis to Pinkerton and Harriet Tubman. We cannot support them all. As Lincoln said, "...both MAY be, but one MUST be wrong..."
It's the principle that makes a person worthy of your support, not that the person stands by it.
I would argue both are necessary... though I may not agree with someone standing by their principles, I at least have a better chance of respecting the person. I also acknowledge that personal experience can change one's opinion... but those politicians that flop week to week sicken me.
I only say that because, in my view, it is more important to understand what the principles ARE that a person stands for than to support someone for standing by them.
A lot of people have stood on principle. From George Washington to MLK. From Castro to Pinochet. From John Wilkes Booth and Jefferson Davis to Pinkerton and Harriet Tubman. We cannot support them all. As Lincoln said, "...both MAY be, but one MUST be wrong..."
It's the principle that makes a person worthy of your support, not that the person stands by it.