My vote after considering this matter is not to speak, even though I was irritated then and have some concerns now.
Reasons to speak are that it is important to stand for truth, claim dignity and hold ground.
Reasons not to speak are to avoid raising spectres and to show strength by rising above.
A male full professor, for instance, would have sniffed at the memo in question, made some conciliatory noises, and moved on to the next thing. I angsted.
And forsooth it is hard to decide, but having rehearsed possible texts and tones I see that it is difficult not to appear either too worried, too challenging, or both.
Also, in the rehearsal of texts and tones I recalled the responses sent and conversations had at the time, and I judge them sufficient even if not entirely satisfactory.
I am not sure how others might see this matter or what they might suggest I do, but this is the conclusion I have reached for now.
In academia generally, I find that the strongest position is usually not to speak.
That is to say that the strong do not speak, they reserve their strength, and it is the strong I wish to emulate.
What is your experience?
Axé.
coldhearted scientist وداد 