Ask a Female Engineer: Thoughts on the Google Memo
<p><pre><code>  Frances: ...if I remain silent, that silence could be mistaken for agreement.
  I should not be forced into that kind of debate at work.
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And then<p><pre><code>  Frances: ...I’m also disappointed that the men I know,
  including most of my male colleagues, remained silent
  on the topic.

  Frances: ...Many powerful men in Silicon Valley have
  huge bases of social media followers. By remaining
  silent on this topic or tweeting support for Damore,
  they are sending a message that philosophical arguments
  and principles take precedence over the lived
  experiences of many smart, talented female engineers
  and technical founders.
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So, what? Is it just impossible to stay out of the issue if my silence is sending a message that philosophical principles and whatever matter more than women in technology? What if I just want to work my 9-5, treat all my coworkers well regardless of sex or gender, and let the PC warriors duke it out in the streets away from me? Can&#x27;t even stay silent without sending a message.<p>While I agree with much of what is said in this piece, I find this pretty demonstrative of the &quot;damned if i do, damned if I don&#x27;t&quot; situation I&#x27;m in as a male trying to survive in this PC crucifixion culture.