Wright chafed at these limitations, as did Seward, whose activism created marital tension (particularly when her husband positioned himself as a moderate in the pre-war years).
Of course, officially they said, they don't want to choose a side, but deeply I think, from an analytical perspective, I think that they are leaning towards the Russian position.
The government there says it has a neutral position on the war in Ukraine but recent displays of closeness with Moscow have raised accusations it's effectively on Russia's side.
Now the recriminations within the governing conservative party continue with critics and allies of Mr. Duncan Smith lining up to give their opinions to the media.
For those reasons, many people prefer to walk in line, exchanging their individuality and independence for the comfortable benefits of conventionality.