2012-04-11, 09:05 PM
I think some people are assuming that this guy's opinion (or anyone else's for that matter) will suddenly and inevitably replace the opinion of the general populace. And thus, protection shall be provided from such satanic topics by interferring with free speech and thought! 
A rather dangerous thought if the ideal world/society you envision includes the right of free thought, speech and flow of information.
Anyway. I don't think he should've been fired for stating his opinion. That's because I don't believe society should be a pile of overprotected wuss that is unable to debate freely about any kind of topic because it's afraid of getting its feelings hurt.
edit: This reminds me of a certain coach who was forced to apologize after saying that he admired Fidel, in Florida (aka Cuba 2).
A rather dangerous thought if the ideal world/society you envision includes the right of free thought, speech and flow of information.
Anyway. I don't think he should've been fired for stating his opinion. That's because I don't believe society should be a pile of overprotected wuss that is unable to debate freely about any kind of topic because it's afraid of getting its feelings hurt.
edit: This reminds me of a certain coach who was forced to apologize after saying that he admired Fidel, in Florida (aka Cuba 2).