This is the question of ethics vs pragmatism. I do not denounce the discussion, nor do I discourage you from considering the pitfalls of choosing. Also, right now, timing and politics affect everything, and so also must be considered.

One of the cool things about most sciences is that it can wait. Society is delicate, too, and people's lives are REAL.

Another thing to consider is that not all currency is monetary, and that by not condemning these monsters, there are many situations where you effectively do support them and their actions, and that is what the convention is pointing out.

Goons may not be the heads or decision makers, but they are, at best, malevolent negligence, and are often the active forces executing the very will and accumulating more power and attention and importance of the heads.

Maybe, use your science for good, instead? And if you can't figure that out.... There's no nice way to say this... but, you probably need to work on your (weak) moral compass.

And if you do decide on your way, know that you have also, then, accepted all consequences of your actions.