Exactly. Software professionals don't have a (powerful) union or trade association, so our ethical concerns are not significant from a business standpoint. The company hired you to do what the company wants, not what you think is best. You have no leverage to enforce your views.

Making an ethical stand can get you fired or blacklisted from future promotions. Or it might get you recognized and rewarded by the company. It all depends on the company leadership. Do you believe your company leadership has the same respect for ethics as you?