This honest slave judges his master's actions, refuses to participate in corrupt behavior, acts with honor and integrity, and tells the truth about his master's injustice.
River is also there, aware of the consequences of her actions refusing to allow the Doctor to touch her, an event that would "unstick" time and allow it to resume.
As much as he wants to believe it, Gabriel puts those good cop powers into action, refusing to take the notebook, "because you're wearing gloves".
And now this latest action, refusing to appear on the Golden Globes.
Heedless of the situation in Washington, Hancock soon put his words into action, refusing local Republican politicians' requests to use his power to overturn elections and court verdicts, while also letting it be known that open insurrection would be suppressed.
"Mr. Chmielewski described an environment in which you sought to marginalize, remove or otherwise retaliate against agency employees who advised you not to take these troubling actions, or refused to take or justify such actions at your direction.
Asked this week about Paul's actions, McConnell refused to take the bait.
On several occasions, Congress was asked to approve military actions and refused.
All of this comes very close to what political philosophers describe as a "throffer" - the combination of an offer or promise of a reward if a course of action is pursued, with a threat or penalty if this course of action is refused.
For once, the Republicans got a chance to make their presence felt, and they instantly sprang into action and refused to allow anybody to do anything.
