Alright WCIA, you have done it again.
On thier facebook page, WCIA posted the story about the teacher in PA who was suspended from school with pay for posting some pretty negative comments about her students on her blog. Now, that doesn't really bother me too much. Probably not a good decision on her part, but nothing to get me riled up.
HOWEVER ...
What did irritate me were all the posts from facebook users saying that that violates her right to Freedom of Speech. HELLO?!?! Since when does freedom of speech mean you get to say whatever you want without any consequences?? I thought it meant that you couldn't be censored or sued for the things you say (with exceptions such as slander and yelling "Fire" in a crowded room). Since when does the Bill of Rights apply to your company's right to fire you? I mean, if you went online and ranted about your boss, co-worker or clients and left it out there on a public page for all the world to see, wouldn't you expect to face some consequences?!?! I know I sure would.
In my oh so humble opinion, this is just another example of people not using common sense. Just because something is legal, doesn't mean it has to be tolerated by your employer. It's legal to drink alcohol at 21, but I bet if I popped open a beer at my desk tomorrow morning, someone (namely my boss or our board of directors) might have a problem with it.
Just sayin'.
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