Hi Otter,
I agree entirely..... However, BA is in a "get rid of 'em" kinda mood and they'll take whatever they can to give certain people the heave-ho.
Sadly, an innocent comment is far easier to hold someone to account over than the spoken word and so IF someone has been suspended/sacked for writing this down, however much it was undoubtedly a joke, I don't like their chances for being allowed back.
It's a harsh punishment for a crime not deserving of anything close to that level of retribution, but the company is just looking for reasons to get rid of people at the moment. Remember, people have been (allegedly) sacked for stealing tea bags and Twixes before..... When the company has a vendetta, it's just best to be extremely careful what you say (in black and white - everything else can be denied).