Employment, Gay Rights, and Free Speech

I wanted ask you about your opinion on how much leeway that employers have to fired people who express views that are not in line with company culture.

Recently, I read about a high level HR Manager at University of Toledo was fired after writing an op-ed about her opinions of homosexuality, gay rights, and the civil rights movement.

For more information

Insider Higher Ed Article:
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2008/05/05/toledo

Crystal Dixon's op-ed : http://www.toledofreepress.com/?id=7609

The op-ed she was reponding to:
http://www.toledofreepress.com/?id=7513

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