I think being characterized by his boss at NPR as a 'bigot' was unfair and an exaggeration of his beliefs. That being said, his comments, as stated, were NOT the sort of remarks NPR should be associated with, as they serve to dignify the IDEA of 'fearing Muslims' just because they are Muslims.

   Williams said that "seeing them in Muslim garb" upset him and made him nervous. What, one wonders, does he think of dark-skinned people with Middle-Eastern features who are wearing standard (whatever THAT is) Western garb? The 9/11 hijackers wore sports coats. IF he really can't stifle his fretting, he should at least not make a point of it while ON a network known for fanning fears of Muslims! (He DID get a new 3 year contract and a raise from Fox right after the story broke.)

It may be instructive to follow how his 'fears' are explained now that Fox is his only employer.