You asked: "What's loyalty in this context anyway? Working your ass off for your employer? Or perhaps not firing someone even though he's holding your business back? I would recommend neither."
I consider those very short-sighted interpretations of loyalty, so I gave some better examples. If you don't want them, then don't ask for them.
I'm completely baffled by your reaction to receiving an answer to your question.
I'm planning to treat my employees very well, if I ever have some.