> I don't think we should be obligated to read everybody's mind at all times. The only standards communication should be held to is honesty and good will.

Strawman argument. Nobody's arguing this.

The expectation is not perfection, but a certain minimum standard of respect and understanding from those who hold power.

Nobody is asking for him to be imprisoned over his comments. But his comments and actions have clearly shown that he lacks the skills required to be in a leadership position in the community.