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[–] ElementalPee 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago  (edited ago)

I mean by your logic why not include the government and say "Hey of course there's freedom of speech. You just might have consequences. I mean we might execute you and throw your family in prison for good measure but you can still say whatever you want." I agree that's an exaggeration but it doesn't seem so different in principle from the argument you're making. "It's ok if someone punishes you for communicating your ideas. Just don't let it be the government."

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[–] p0ssum [S] 5 points -4 points (+1|-5) ago 

Simple question, people are fired for facebook posts. Is that/should that be legal?

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[–] ElementalPee ago  (edited ago)

No. But then it's a moot point in a lot of cases because in many states you can just fire anyone for no reason whatsoever. If I were boss of the world, I'd also allow a tiny bit of leeway if you're a public figure and it is expected that your social media account will be representing your employer to a substantial degree. But for the most part your facebook isn't your employer's business as far as I'm concerned and everyone is entitled to a personal life full of opinions their boss doesn't like.