I will tell you that in this particular issue, since you have already complied just let it be. Do not get involved any further on behalf of your colleague. Let them worry about themselves. Unfortunately, they may come out on the losing end but everyone needs to make decisions based on their own situation.

I personally feel that we should all be able to make our own decisions about it, but unfortunately these companies have decided to be inflexible and I've also found that they don't care what we as employees think - and to voice any opposing opinion makes you stick out and they view you as being "difficult." Which is not true, I think people have legit questions regarding the topic, but they are being bullied into silence. I will say I have paid attention to the behavior of the leaders of my company and I no longer think they have the best interests of their people in mind.