Clicked Like - lost job

The Virginia sheriff dismissed six of his employees with the wording “for actions that impede the coordinated and harmonious work of the unit”.

One of these employees, as it turned out, was dismissed just because he “clicked” the page of the political opponent of his boss.

The case was considered by judge Raymond Jackson, and he fully recognized the rightness of the sheriff.
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There is a first amendment to the US Constitution, defining what actions Congress should not take. There is a clause "The US Congress will not encroach on freedom of speech."

Moreover, in Virginia, civil servants have the right to speak freely on political issues, and even openly support those who are opposed to their boss.

However, Raymond considered the actions of the dismissed employee differently. In his opinion, clicking on Like is not free speech.

“Pressing the Like button is too easy. This can not be attributed to freedom of speech. Freedom of speech is something more serious. And here - just a button, this is not some kind of substantive statement that can be protected by the Constitution. "

Analysts and law researchers raise eyebrows in surprise. Law professor Eugene Volokh believes that clicking the Like button is an expression of one’s opinion, and an open one.

As expected, the court’s decision will be appealed.

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