Criticise or be silent? It depends
At Catholic Culture, Philip Lawler returned to a book by the economist Albert O Hirchman, called Exit, Voice and Loyalty. The title referred to three ways of dealing with dissatisfaction with an institution. “You can exit – that is, walk away from the institution. You can raise your voice and work to change whatever it is that has caused your dissatisfaction. Or you can show your loyalty by accepting the situation without complaint.”
The right response depends on the situation. Sometimes it’s best just to exit, sometimes to show loyalty and not say anything.
