[futurist]

A way out... For what? Standing up for his moral convictions?

[npizzolato]

People have the right to stand up for their moral conviction, including Eich. However, other people have the right to judge others based on their actions, including the authors.

[wudf]

To clarify his "moral convictions" and promise to keep his personal beliefs from violating the will of the community as well as Mozilla's mission.