iron-side....exactly my sentiments.....you are the chairman of the credential committee!!!!
and it is yer obligation to do so... but as what others are saying.... wrong move...

but if this is a consolation...
at least you stood by what you have done...
at least now, you will no longer put up with the WASTA SYSTEM,
if you have stayed, would you be able to "GO WITH THE FLOW??" and cringe each time you step down from the principles that u believe in???

all the best on yer job search again...
and if you'll still be working here or any GCC country, for that matter... i reiterate the wasta system that people always talk about...