[yummypaint]

That is exactly freedom of expression. The first amendment protects against government action, which it did in both cases. What it does not and cannot do is force other people to continue doing business with someone, as that would violate their own rights to free expression.

It's shocking how common this misconception is recently. To maintain our democracy citizens need to understand and care about civics. If we reach a critical mass of people who fundamentally don't care what the constitution says, we are in for big problems.

[twinbedlam]

I don't think it's so shocking as it is not as cut and dry as you make it out to be.

> What it does not and cannot do is force other people to continue doing business with someone, as that would violate their own rights to free expression.

If I fire someone after they change their religion to one I disagree with, would I be free from legal consequence?

[bogomipz]

Yes, as you would be guilty of religious discrimination. Colin Kaepernick was not fired. He opted out of his contract in 2017 and became a free agent.[1]

[1] https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2695566-colin-kaepernick...