Right, and phrased just like that, it wouldn't have been as objectionable. As I said before, the problem is in the specificity and the direct linking to the conversation. I still take issue with the word 'sabotage' being used here, since the person in question didn't do anything except express objections and an intent not to cooperate. Since this was in a context where that person's cooperation is not needed, I'm not sure he sabotaged anything.