Unfortunately this whole situation is a reflection of modern life from politicians down to the so-called managers.The guy should be called into an office and told the whole thing was a decidedly wrong move and he should not do it again, end of story. To be sacked is in my view just wrong, and a waste of money, somebody has to be trained to replace him ... and experience costs time...years. The press as an entity are to blame here - what do they know about aviation? They just have to sell news- as everybody keeps complaining about on these hallowed pages. The whole world needs a slap in the face and for commonsense, respect and a sense of humour to return. This is but one example. End of rant.
Tin hat on and away.