It's also entirely possible Zoe - that youre overreacting (It sure is hot here in California) and that you may have made a decision that was poor, not-well thought out, and hasty --- while still having no bearing on your qualifications to be sysop, which I think are fantastic, generally.
I say all of the above knowing no specifics about the case in question - only knowing some of the people in question - and that its inappropriate for you to characterize them the way you did. If I may comment - you DO get defensive sometimes about your judgements and views. But then again, who doesnt? Were all human here.
-Stevertigo
P.S. Dont mess with Ayn Rand.