It is unfortunate because even though Mozilla has nothing specifically to do with LGBT issues and Eich has not publicly opined on the subject in the capacity of a Mozilla employee, he must now apologize for having an opinion.

Let me repeat that: Eich is apologizing for his opinion.

Not his actions as Mozilla CEO or even as an employee.

The response from some quarters to punish his deviation from what some parties have declared "acceptable" is breathtaking. It has all the makings of Stalinesque purge with a Web 2.0 twist. Given the subject itself and how so recently it was considered "abnormal" and "unacceptable", I find the whole episode tragically ironic.

I have no problem with gay marriage. But I am revulsed by the mob screaming for blood due to Eich's thoughtcrime on this matter.