To focus the topic a bit:
It is a common issue among conservatives to deal with this kind of... let's say outrageous claims... from elected members (or chosen by the elected government).Originally Posted by Aexodus
Personally, I really think it hurts the cause and conservatives leaders should do something when a similar case happens.
Moreover, Sabisky looks like a weirdo and a loser*, not enough intelligent to remove these kinds of content from the internet before to get a good position in the gov. He is basically a lucky internet troll. I think to have fired him was a good move from the gov because... he is useless. This is too much effort to protect someone like him. The sacrifice was the obvious solution.
Edit: *from the simple fact he didn't super-forecasted this possible issue from his own claims