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[–] p0ssum [S] 2 points -1 points (+1|-2) ago 

It's not in the spirit of free speech though.

Yes, yes it is. It gives you the RIGHT to say, whatever the fuck you want. What it doesn't do, is protect you from consequences, which is exactly the title of this post. That person was able to say what they wanted, no one stopped them from saying what they said. They had the right to speak out. However, the employer also has a right to not have his employees talk bad about his company, in a public setting. Even in a non-right to work state, you can be fired for posting shit on facebook.

Here is some relevant case law, to prove my point:

Supreme Court throws out conviction for violent Facebook postings

Court Protects Employees' Right To Post on Facebook About Work Problems

Under the U.S. Supreme Court: Getting fired for a Facebook 'like'

In the last case, a sheriff was fired for simply liking a page, and was fired, and it was upheld by the Supreme court.

Here is a statement from an analyst:

private employers are "not constrained" by the free speech protections of the First Amendment, except in a very narrow area usually connected to union activity.

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[–] 33degree ago 

What it doesn't do, is protect you from consequences, which is exactly the title of this post.

Ok. So if I put up a sign at my business that says "No BLM members allowed. Your speech has consequences." Do you think would fly? Why or why not?

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[–] p0ssum [S] ago 

I think there would be consequences. Not sure I see your point. Its against the law to discriminate.