[Vroomfondel]

And suspending a guy for exercising his First Amendment right to free speech DOESN'T cause embarrassment to the corporation or loss of good will with their passengers?

Hmm. Normally, firing someone for a quip like this wouldn't be a violation of hist first amendment rights. However, since this is Amtrack, the employer is the gummint...

[snooker]

His only offense was he should have criticized Bush. Then it would have been fine, no suspension, probably a slap on the back, and five way to goes.