No-one doubts the commitment of the Coastguard volunteers, and the valuable servce they provide, but I think a lot of the outrage and support is based on the assumption that a wee sweary was the cause of this.
I'd like to know what the issue with the mysterious lady at the control centre was, and how the disciplinary case against Mr Mcleod relates to his comments about her.
When one joins an organisation like this (with a combination of full-time and volunteer staff) one accepts the rules of the organisation regardless of one's commitment. The managers have to consider the organisation as a whole, and must also consider the laws relating to employment, equality, discrimination etc.
And if one breaks the rules or behaves in an inappropriate manner, one should expect there to be consequences, regardless of one's previous service or how highly regarded one is in the community.
Also, the mass resignation makes me wonder about loyalty in the organisation - loyalty to one's mates, against dreadful management, is no doubt a fine thing, but at the expense of public safety... What's that all about?
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