Stevens simply lacks the mettle to deal with a belligerant like Thompson who I think has taken the measure of the Board and finds them as a group no threat to him.

Had I been on the BOD I'd have challenged Thompson to tender his resignation over a matter of principle. He may have taken the bait.

He needs to be stifled, as Mr Bunker used to say.

A motion to enter into private session to discuss his termination with a few 2nds might accomplish that.

That may not be the way things are done around here. If not, I'm sure I will be told how it is done.