first blush 

I noticed  post, and wondered if perhaps you weren't being a bit defensive.  I didn't see it as "posturing" by Mastcell, but rather a considered action followed by a detailed reasoning as to why he did what he did.  That's not to say that I'm familiar with the situation, I'm not.  Just that having seen and known Mastcell for a long time, I have to say that I've never known him to point fingers, make accusations, or step on toes.  I /do/ understand that when you take an administrative action which gets changed that you start to question yourself and all (big time .. but I won't go into my own details), but I doubt any slight was intended in the least.  You're doing some damn fine work Dennis - don't let the little stuff throw ya for a loop.  Cheers.