Teachers, firefighters and military personnel among those who lost jobs after posting their opinion on social media
Reactions on social media to the murder of far-right activist Charlie Kirk have cost multiple people their jobs as authorities in numerous states clamp down on critical commentary.
Among those to have been fired, suspended or censured in recent days for their opinions include teachers, firefighters, journalists, politicians, a secret service employee and a worker for a prominent NFL team.
The dismissals come as the administration of Donald Trump promises to take action against foreign nationals it deems to be “praising, rationalizing or making light of” Kirk’s killing, himself a fervent free speech advocate.
I hate that people keep bringing up free speech like that means you can say whatever you want without consequences.
Free speech means the government cannot act on what your saying alone. Anyone else and corporations are fully allowed to react anyway they want to your 1st amendment rights. Including firing you, or using their 2nd amendment rights.