This actually isn't that hard to understand. Discrimination is definitionally related to systematic prejudice. Their counter-reaction is neither systemic nor

This actually isn't that hard to understand. Discrimination is definitionally related to systematic prejudice. Their counter-reaction is neither systemic nor unwarranted (as prejudice is). One could argue that in this era of social change we should be more tolerant of anti-gay marriage folks, bigots, etc, as this is a generational divide that will pass. However would also could make an argument that when (a) you're a public figure as the CEO of a major nonprofit and (b) you've publicly stated and financially supported the potentially bigoted position, you will be the target of counter-attacks. So, no I don't shed a tear for Brendan Eich. If the first thing he did as Mozilla CEO was to hold a press conference to repudiate his prior actions no that he is a public figure and commit Mozilla to gay-friendliness (not "internal memo" stuff we've been hearing), there would have been no issue. The organization is largely identified with its leadership, and this drama is playing out like a host rejecting a donor organ - this isn't just outside opinion, Mozilla employees are speaking out! They are based in California, what did they expect?