Originally posted by whodeyI am not your employer, so the fine doesn't apply to me. Or didn't you actually read the article you linked to? Did you just get upset by the misleading headline? You do know that headlines are just click bait?
Looks like you need fined as well, but I'll cut you a break on only charge you a cool even $100,000.
Originally posted by whodeyThere is a difference between 'free speech' and how you should address your employees.
Now that we have destroyed free speech, when do we burn all the books?
I have noted that you have declined to answer my question as to whether you would have a problem being addressed in a given way by your own employer. I'll take it as an admission that you do see a problem with it.
Originally posted by twhiteheadFree Speech means you are free to speak even in ways people believe you should not. If you don't have the freedom, then you do not have free speech.
There is a difference between 'free speech' and how you should address your employees.
I have noted that you have declined to answer my question as to whether you would have a problem being addressed in a given way by your own employer. I'll take it as an admission that you do see a problem with it.
Originally posted by EladarIn short, what is protected speech, is that which is not popular or PC. Politically Correct speech doesn't need protection. It is popular.
Free Speech means you are free to speak even in ways people believe you should not. If you don't have the freedom, then you do not have free speech.
Originally posted by twhiteheadIf your employer does not want you as an employee there are a myriad of ways of getting rid of them.
There is a difference between 'free speech' and how you should address your employees.
I have noted that you have declined to answer my question as to whether you would have a problem being addressed in a given way by your own employer. I'll take it as an admission that you do see a problem with it.
I would rather know what they actually think of me than find out the hard way.
Originally posted by whodeyI have found that saying "it" seems to be even more politically incorrect.
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Originally posted by EladarThere's no such thing as free speech.
Free Speech means you are free to speak even in ways people believe you should not. If you don't have the freedom, then you do not have free speech.
Only the right to not be physically or financially punished for saying what you want.
And that is a far cry from freedom.
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Originally posted by EladarWell clearly you do not have free speech in all contexts. The employer - employee context is one of them. Do you wish that you had free speech in all contexts? Do you believe for example that kids in schools should be allowed to say whatever they like with no negative consequences?
Free Speech means you are free to speak even in ways people believe you should not. If you don't have the freedom, then you do not have free speech.
