<p>FYI, the definition of punitive. It decidely is NOT defined as forcing an action.</p>
<p>pu·ni·tive –adjective
serving for, concerned with, or inflicting punishment</p>
<p>We can debate forever how much of a punishment the letter might be, but it is clearly intended to be a punishment. Reprimands are always a punishment, virtually by definition.</p>
<p>rep·ri·mand –noun
- a severe reproof or rebuke, esp. a formal one by a person in authority</p>