[KellyAdmirer]

The firing was completely justified. By using his employer's e-mail address, he implied that his employer approved of his comments (which would be a much bigger news story than this). He did not even put anything in the e-mail to the effect that "These comments represent only my views," which might have led to just a suspension.

My congratulations on an alert staffer in the Congressman's office who spotted this breach of ethics and brought about a completely fair and appropriate resolution. Also, congratulations to the Times for handling this matter with professionalism and objectivity.

[ItisaReligionofPeace]

he implied that his employer approved of his comments (which would be a much bigger news story than this).

hehehe. Yeah, that would be huge news. (/sarcasm)