Wow... not sure what the intent was with that post... but some may view it as coercion.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coercion

Just a thought... if its bad news (which it appears it is based on your posted text), hopefully you have all your facts verified by independent sources, and are prepared to disclose such along with the posting of the [damaging] information.  Certainly be a shame to cause damage to the PPS or company by posting information that is based on a hunch, assumption, or opinion.

Sure hope Steve caves to your demands.