The old saying Blood is thicker than water mentality along with two other examples has really gotten to me lately because it has personally effected me.

• My brother is a rapist but I will stand by him why? Because he is my blood brother?

• I am a cop, so regardless of the reckless behavior and abuse of power, I will stand behind my partner.
Why??

Can someone explain this mentality to me?
United we stand devided we fall maybe.

btw - my brother is not a rapist - just an example