You may end up being one of the casualties of this "war". I hope not, but it really does become personal when it "becomes personal" and we feel as if nothing is being done. We can only hope something IS being done and results will start to show. The only good message is don't quit--make sure they have to end up firing you as you may have a lawsuit later. Don't give up and don't give in.

Also, if you can persuade more people to join your cause, the mandate may vanish entirely.