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[–] 3 points 1 year ago (3 children)

hate speech

Not a legal designation and legally protected as regular speech. Legal protections don't extend to private action, and opinions aren't truth.

Anyhow, firing public employees speaking as private citizens over public concerns violates 1ˢᵗ amendment rights to free speech under the Pickering test.

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  • [–] -1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Nobody is "protected" from consequences of their speech. Free speech means we don't have laws prohibiting speaking. It doesn't mean you cannot be fired from your job, or people won't call you a douchebag.

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