I think a lot of people struggle with the idea that how you say something matters as much if not more than what you say. And Damore definitely seems to suffer f

I think a lot of people struggle with the idea that how you say something matters as much if not more than what you say. And Damore definitely seems to suffer from that. He's focused on the fact that his document was to his mind well reasoned and factually supported (it has citations I guess), while ignoring the problem, that it was also incredibly tone deaf and to an uncharitable reader offensive. Assuming you take no issue with the evidence he cites, his reasoning is at best flawed, he ignores a lot of easily cited counter evidence, and worst of all uses a lot of strongly coded language. I'm fully willing to believe his intentions were as he stated but the fact is his memo doesn't present well unless you're already inclined to believe his argument. Also generally speaking, upsetting a large number of people you work with is a good way to get fired. Sound arguments or not. People have been fired for repeatedly microwaving smelly food in the kitchen, and other comparably minor offenses. Releasing a document which criticizes the companies hiring practices and can be validly interpreted to call into question the credentials of many of your coworkers is a no brainer pink slip.