I would just like to thank Tripwire for making clear that John Gibson's statement (which has been extensively reported on by the media) was repugnant. Yes, I know there are plenty of threads discussing this issue already, but I feel it's important to recognize Tripwire's response to the controversy.
The law passed by Texas which elicited Gibson's commentary is almost certainly a flagrant violation of the Constitution. It is also appalling in that the law seeks to remove entirely the right of women to make their own decisions regarding their own health care. I applaud the fact that Tripwire reacted quickly to the controversy, and that they clearly felt that it was impossible for Gibson to retain his position.
Some would say that this was 'censorship' of Gibson's viewpoint. I disagree. A CEO is often the public face of a company, and is therefore held to a higher standard than an average employee. Gibson was perfectly free to speak his mind on the subject, as horrifying as his opinion is. But there's nothing in the law that requires Tripwire to keep him on the payroll if he says something that is detrimental to the company's mission. If being held responsible by one's employer for public comments is unappealing, then one should find another job other than CEO.
So thank you, Tripwire, for taking a stand. As one of your customers, I appreciate it.
The law passed by Texas which elicited Gibson's commentary is almost certainly a flagrant violation of the Constitution. It is also appalling in that the law seeks to remove entirely the right of women to make their own decisions regarding their own health care. I applaud the fact that Tripwire reacted quickly to the controversy, and that they clearly felt that it was impossible for Gibson to retain his position.
Some would say that this was 'censorship' of Gibson's viewpoint. I disagree. A CEO is often the public face of a company, and is therefore held to a higher standard than an average employee. Gibson was perfectly free to speak his mind on the subject, as horrifying as his opinion is. But there's nothing in the law that requires Tripwire to keep him on the payroll if he says something that is detrimental to the company's mission. If being held responsible by one's employer for public comments is unappealing, then one should find another job other than CEO.
So thank you, Tripwire, for taking a stand. As one of your customers, I appreciate it.