> Because in the real world if Bob wrote a paperback titled "Women are Bad for Democracy and They Shouldn't Be Able to Vote", did press junkets about this book, and actively encouraged people to buy it, then yes, he'd get fired by pretty much every company in this country and very few people would have an issue with that.
I would have an issue with that. This is me, right here, having an issue with that. Again, remember, Bob is unfailingly civil to all his co-workers and clients and what-have-you. He does his job, at least adequately. Why are you firing him? Because he has a bad opinion?
If other employees want to set up debates with Bob outside of work, or on their own time, picket bookstores where his book being sold, they're free to do that. As long as they can act civil at work and focus on selling plumbing supplies or whatever it is we do, who cares?
You are arguing that having an unpopular opinion is grounds to deprive someone of the ability to make a living. To feed and shelter themselves. I know you think this power would only ever be used in the most egregiously, obviously bad situations, but historically that is not the case. It is not the case right here in this real scenario. It is not something we, as a society, should tolerate. As soon as it is allowed, it gets immediately abused. People need to be able to think, and say, whatever they want. It is only actions that warrant punishment.
I would have an issue with that. This is me, right here, having an issue with that. Again, remember, Bob is unfailingly civil to all his co-workers and clients and what-have-you. He does his job, at least adequately. Why are you firing him? Because he has a bad opinion?
If other employees want to set up debates with Bob outside of work, or on their own time, picket bookstores where his book being sold, they're free to do that. As long as they can act civil at work and focus on selling plumbing supplies or whatever it is we do, who cares?
You are arguing that having an unpopular opinion is grounds to deprive someone of the ability to make a living. To feed and shelter themselves. I know you think this power would only ever be used in the most egregiously, obviously bad situations, but historically that is not the case. It is not the case right here in this real scenario. It is not something we, as a society, should tolerate. As soon as it is allowed, it gets immediately abused. People need to be able to think, and say, whatever they want. It is only actions that warrant punishment.