Eldaron Imotholin wrote on Oct 28, 2011, 13:33:
And then there's a high probability that when Person A again makes the "mistake" of saying something "offensive", they lose their job or there's another nasty consequence.
Your model is flawed.
Incorrect. The right to personal free speech is not impinged, the right to speak as they wish
while on the company dollar is.
The company can and should hold it's employees to a higher standard because the person is representing the company/product when they speak. If the person finds those standards onerous, they can always go get another job.
Plus free speech is not only a right, it's a responsibility. Yes, you can go around offending everyone you like, but don't be surprised if it comes back to bite you in the ass.
Lastly, don't the gays have the same freedom to complain and be offended as a person has to say something offensive? The wankers around here proclaiming that they need to STFU, stop being sissys, stop 'whining' or 'crying' etc don't seem concerned in the slightest that they themselves are advocating for a lessening of freedom of speech. You may disagree with what they are saying but you'll defend their right to say it? Or only if they aren't fags?