They feared quick retaliation and swift retribution against the separatists. The law forbids retaliation for whistleblowing. In response Davis countered with threats of retaliation. Roddenberry also argued against killing Armus in retaliation. He favored a strategy of massive retaliation in response to Soviet aggression. Attorneys for the pastors called the subpoenas retaliation against Christians for opposing the ordinance. Eventually, she began losing students who feared the possibility of their retaliation. Pompeo denied that he sought to fire Linick in retaliation. Virtually all the conspirators fled the city after Caesar's death in fear of retaliation. This may lead to some form of online retaliation such as online bullying. Thomas also expressed concern that such retaliation could extend to retaliation by elected officials. As insurance against further retaliation, Negan takes Daryl with him. MAS began to capture and torture M-19 members in retaliation. China may be more effective in targeting its retaliation to cause acute political pain. U.S. air and nuclear power fueled the Eisenhower doctrine of "massive retaliation".