RMS apologizes in his statement, directly.

The FSF isn’t hiring him for his public speaking skills or his social graces.

It is possible for someone to be good at his/her job and have the social graces of a dead cat. If you can not understand or accept this, then take a long hard look in the mirror, because chances are all aspects of your character are not perfect either.

This trend of zero-tolerance (even after an unsolicited apology) is fascinating given that the primary argument from these individuals/groups is for tolerance and mutual respect...