First I believe Clarkson was wrong and he did cross the line. However, I do not agree that dismissal was the only option. His contract, coincidentally, was up for renewal and, therefore, so was his salary. The BBC could have hit him in his pocket (say 20% reduction of current seven figure salary)- take it or leave it. Thereby potentially getting JC to take the hit or sacking himself. At least this option would have given JC to demonstrate his contrition without depriving his fan base of the show and the BBC £60m in revenue. Just saying there was an other option.
