Instead of focusing on Mozilla, the better choice is to focus on the people and organizations who are leading on these fronts. With respect to gay marriage, no organization stands above GLAAD as the self-appointed arbiters of what is and is not offensive. GLAAD recently attempted to have Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson removed from the air because of comments he made about homosexuality. Even the word ‘homosexual’ was recently deemed by GLAAD to be “offensive” to gay people. With respect to Brendan Eich being pushed out of Mozilla, the following brief statement was released without a hint of irony in spite of what had transpired:

Mozilla’s strong statement in favor of equality today reflects where corporate America is: inclusive, safe, and welcoming to all.

The most admirable aspect of this entire episode is that Eich refused to back down to pressure to apologize. He could have gone the cowardly route like President Obama, claiming his views had “evolved” over time. That might have allowed him to keep his job. But he didn’t. They want people to bow and scrape.

People who respect the free exchange of ideas should not bother directing their ire at Mozilla. Rather than waste time bashing them in the aftermath of the mob’s victory, it would be better to show support for a business or an organization so they can stand up for one of their own in the face of attacks from the “tolerance” crowd. Instead, we should be prepared to take up for the next person who faces such a situation.