[doki_pen]

Why do people think that the 1st amendment gives you the right to say anything you want without consequence. It only gives you the right to say whatever you want without LEGAL consequence. It is a very important distinction. You have the right to say what you want, and I have the right to think or act based on what you say.

Maybe I'm having a bad day but I am sooooo sick of hearing this argument that people can say whatever stupid thing they want and then just shout "1st Amendment!"

[carbocation]

Not even that. It gives you the right to say most anything you want without retribution from the government. It doesn't compel your employer, a private entity, to do anything.