It's good to stick up for someone being discriminated against.
John is participating in a hiring meeting when the head of HR says that they shouldn't hire a highly qualified candidate named Jamal because he's black.
John wants to state an opinion on whether Jamal should be hired.
John tells the head of HR that the company should hire the most qualified candidates, regardless of their demographics.
John doesn't want to disagree with a superior, so he agrees that Jamal should not be hired.
Jamal is hired and is a productive employee for the company.
Jamal doesn't get the job and has to move back in with his parents when he can't afford his rent.