He also included copies of his own Internet responses to Mr. Dorsch. Mr. Dorsch answered the complaint and both parties filed rebuttals. The Ethics Committee reviewed the entire record and deliberated by e-mail, with one member in touch by regular mail and telephone. Our members share a common disappointment that this controversy involves two of our most dynamic and talented leaders who have so much to offer chess. The committee considered most of the postings by Mr. Dorsch to fall under the general category of criticism, which is acceptable and outside the jurisdiction of the Ethics committee.
Ethics equate to morals.
Public statements should be issued in an objective and truthful manner. Conduct should be honorable, responsible, ethical and lawful, so as to enhance the honor, reputation and usefulness of any field of endeavor. In reviewing the documentation in this case, the Committee finds that Mr. Dorsch failed to meet these standards. In fact, little can be found in this entire record that would enhance the stature of chess. I decided not to send the above to my general chess e-mail list, because I felt that it was only of interest to a few US Chess Politicians.