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An easy way out. That's it.
If it's about a material thing - being able to throw it away and buy a "correct" one without worrying about recouping any money.
If it's about politics - open path to changing your opinion without constantly being called out for your previous opinion. I feel like changing your mind is punished to an extreme. You need to have always believed the "correct" thing without showing any doubt or you're out. And this is common to many political groups.
What are you a flip-flopper?
That's true, but there's not always an easy way out and criticism for bad choices probably isn't going anywhere.
Consequences aside, people are so susceptible to perceived benefits that they'll set aside their morals and values. Obviously this is not every person out there, but I think most of us have anecdotal examples in our lives and in ourselves.
I first noticed the compromise within myself years ago. It's easy to give a firm NO to extreme changes, but if the changes come a little at a time acceptance can set in. I've striven to recognize this tendency at the outset of a choice and stay firm, but it's still an everyday battle...same as with anyone else. I'm not sure most people recognize that there is a battle of choices to manage.
So it's Sunday morning and I'm starting to ramble, but I appreciate your reply and I hope we can collectively find exit ramps for troubled folks out there.