He didn't make a big deal out of it. He said "Sorry, I don't want to do it." The people making a big deal out of it are the people who sperged out and sued him over it. And his balls are much bigger than yours will ever be, because he actually stood up for something he believed in, and has kept standing up for it for years despite constant harassment.
His life would have been much better and easier if he had knuckled under and just taken the money. But, he has beliefs and principles he strongly believes in and is willing to stick with despite hardship.
but ya know what... regardless of my believes... i would do it. i'd take the money
Which means at least some of your "beliefs" are barely skin-deep then.
He didn't make a big deal out of it. He said "Sorry, I don't want to do it." The people making a big deal out of it are the people who sperged out and sued him over it. And his balls are much bigger than yours will ever be, because he actually stood up for something he believed in, and has kept standing up for it for years despite constant harassment.
His life would have been much better and easier if he had knuckled under and just taken the money. But, he has beliefs and principles he strongly believes in and is willing to stick with despite hardship.
Which means at least some of your "beliefs" are barely skin-deep then.
Forced labor is illegal
That’s literally what the case was over. You cannot compel someone to create something for you.