When layoffs lead to nasty politics

Dear Annie: I work in an office with about 40 peers (and 2 bosses), and rumors are rife that about 10 or 12 of us are going to get laid off as part of the latest cost-cutting drive. The situation has really brought out the worst in some of my colleagues, who are kissing up to the bosses, spreading damaging gossip about certain people, and generally acting in ways that are, in my opinion, highly unprofessional. Should I just ignore all this, or would it be smart to point out to higher-ups (discreetly) that there is a lot of self-serving behavior going on here? -Avoiding the Water Cooler

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