Conscientious objections aren't silly. He's risking further abuse.
It takes guts, just as you say. It takes guts specifically because he's unwilling to gracefully comply. "Monkey-wrenching" usually appears silly to people who are defeatist or subservient to a particular order/agenda. I'm not saying you are. I appreciate your comment otherwise. I'm only suggesting that you reconsider your view on his tactic, if only a delaying tactic, as an act of courage rather than silliness.
It takes guts, just as you say. It takes guts specifically because he's unwilling to gracefully comply. "Monkey-wrenching" usually appears silly to people who are defeatist or subservient to a particular order/agenda. I'm not saying you are. I appreciate your comment otherwise. I'm only suggesting that you reconsider your view on his tactic, if only a delaying tactic, as an act of courage rather than silliness.