I called Bush a Nazi right in from of our #1 client, who is a Repubclican.
2007-02-14 09:48:59 · 48 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Let me add to the chorus. Your boss had every right to fire you.
"Freedom of Speech" means that the government can't fine/imprison you for the things you say. It does not immune you from the consequences of your actions.
Remember, with freedoms come responsibilities. Good luck in your next job.
2007-02-14 09:56:49 · answer #1 · answered by Pythagoras 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Free speech is not the right to voice your opinion in any and all places as you see fit. Free speech is not the right to voice every thought that goes through your head. I sincerely doubt your boss and #1 client even asked your opinion of Bush......there's a time and a place for everything. There's also ways....just incase they did ask your opinion.....to express your dislike without nasty comments and name calling. They had every right to fire you. I'm not fond of him either and I'm no party. Nazi is a term that shouldn't be thrown around any more than the other n word.
Free speech does not exempt you from the responsibility of your actions. You had the right to say it and you did...now deal with the fall out.
2007-02-14 10:03:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes prudence dictates protocol. What would happen if the #1 client decided to withdraw his business from the firm, and then make contact with other clients?? This could result in huge loss of business and possible closure. Sometimes the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few , or the one.
As for the president, I think that if he were a nazi he wouldn't be in office.And in most offices there is also freedm to curb radical opinions for the sake of the business.
2007-02-14 10:07:55 · answer #3 · answered by Master Ang Gi Guong 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not a smart thing to do. Whether you think Bush is a Nazi or not work is not the place to discuss or give opinions and now you know why.
Even if your boss agrees with you he/she had to do it because of embarassment of the client.
2007-02-14 10:36:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes he is right. You do not have free speech at your job and free speech only protects you from the government, not private citizens. You cannot advertise for other companies at work, you cannot insult customers at work, what made you think you can spout off in a way that can cost the company money in another way at work. How would you like it is someone called Clinton a nazi in front of you (and when he was in office he was called one)?
2007-02-14 09:58:06 · answer #5 · answered by JFra472449 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
An employer does not need a good reason to fire you, but from what you say you did, I think he/she had plenty good reason. Not because of what you said, but who you said it in front of. That was not very smart and for that you got fired. Free speech is fine, just make sure your free speech does not step on the toes of those that pay your salary. When it does, you are the one that pays for you "free" speech. I hope you find a new job and have learned that all speech is not free.
2007-02-14 09:57:11 · answer #6 · answered by capnemo 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
He probably fired you for having poor business judgment and doesn't trust you around important clients now, rather than because of exercising "free speech." He sees you as a liability to the company.
Of course, you have the right to say what you believe, but you have to weigh that right against the consequences. That's a personal judgment call.
2007-02-14 09:59:09 · answer #7 · answered by milomax 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you are not protected from such an unwise action under the law, calling Bush whatever has nothing to do with the job and offended a client so you are out of luck, a company can fire you for any reason or no reason as long as no employment law is broken.
2007-02-14 09:56:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
There is no "Free Speech" in the workplace. You are under contract to your employer to say what he wants you to say.
You violated that agreement and were subsequently fired for it.
Stupid speech may be covered under the "Free Speech" umbrella, but that does not mean what you say does not come with repercussions.
Free Speech allowed you to trade your job for your big mouth without penalty. The question you should ask yourself next time is "Is saying an inflammatory (and in this case, untrue) statement worth my employment?"
2007-02-14 10:02:57 · answer #9 · answered by Edward W 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that's okay. He didn't fire you for exercising your right to free speech, he probably fired you for ruining a sale with your number 1 client. The fact that you're outraged about this is incredible to me.
2007-02-14 10:08:42 · answer #10 · answered by spewing_originality 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋