Support is fine. What makes it inappropriate is when it represents support in the form of money (check writing) and is necessary for promotion. BAD and incompetent performers get thrown into the leadership mix where they have no business being. Heck, some of them can’t even form complete sentences. Once they’ve purchased their way in, they don’t even show up to work. I realize that’s not everyone. Many healthy organizations prohibit monetary contributions. The military comes to mind. Apart from a very small nominal gifts during special occasions like weddings retirements, and such, a superior would at the very least be sanctioned to the detriment of his or her career and possibly be court-martialed. Some of us simply cannot write that check. Its’s not for income or money problems but it’s a matter of morals. I think you know that but you’re trying convince yourself that what you’re doing is right.