If we have to get back on topic I'll say this. I don't have a problem with people saying it's poopy that she got fired. If that's what greg meant to say, well, that's fine. He's just as entitled to his free speech as the next person. But if he's going to say that a company doesn't have the right to fire an employee because that employee said something in a very public way that doesn't reflect the values of the employer, he should expect that to be challenged.
While I agree that the First Amendment applies to the idea that government may not limit free speech, I also believe that many ideological values should transfer throughout mediums. As an example, while it may be true that a "presumption of innocence" is directed solely at the courts, it is certainly a good idea that should apply to friends, children, and employees. Is it mandated? No. But to fire someone based solely upon accusation may be legal, it certainly isn't honorable.
I would also put forth the argument that the media is more than just a business. It is a platform and tool that is used to inform and enlighten the public (at least in Utopia.) It is different from other forms of business by its very nature, at least regarding the First Amendment. If we cannot bring forth ideas, concepts, and thoughts that are controversial in the media, up until recently there were no other platforms. As such, I do believe the media of all places should try to stick to a very liberal interpretation of First Amendment values, all while conceding they have no legal reason to do so. My point here would be that just because an action is legal doesn't make it just.
Finally, fired for calling someone, in a PRIVATE message, a F*** is hardly a reason for termination. It isn't as though she said it in public. This is extremely unfair to an employee by holding them accountable for a private communication that was personal in nature and did not reflect poorly upon the employer until the other turd made it public. Bad form...
Oh, and to Actaeon277, the Constitution LIMITS me, as an individual, to being age 30 to run for Senate. Minor, I know, but it is a limit on my power to seek office, gain power, and affect a positive change on my fellow Americans.
Regards,
Doug