I can't help but go back to your post-firing interview with D. Granato and he pushed back against the criticism with something like "Are you an accountable person?". The hope was that it would come from Ruff, but the problem is clearly in the room (& the GM's office & the owners box).

I keep coming back to Paxton’s definition of fascism.

Cologuard! Welcome to middle age! (Also, give some extra respect for postal carriers).