12. "but it isn't divorced from his other comments" In response to In response to 6
that's context, that's a pattern and that was strike one.
i don't think he should be fired necessarily, but disciplined, absolutely, and if the organization saw fit to can him (he's been there for MANY years) then i'm not going to defend him. he knew he was putting himself out there on this. nobody asked him shit. he was playing loud and wrong guy, and loud and wrong guy ain't very popular these days.
And you will know MY JACKET IS GOLD when I lay my vengeance upon thee.