[pabianice]

To be fair, it works both ways. Writers must have the freedom to say what they want. Employers must have the freedom to fire people they don't want.

[gfactor]

in capitalism, the boss is the boss, the owner is the owner. when they tell you to shut up or pack up, its their right. that's why you wont see the profit minded capitalist media criticizing capitalism. Some call this "free speech". others call it private tyrannies.

[Jay W]

To be fair, it works both ways. Writers must have the freedom to say what they want. Employers must have the freedom to fire people they don't want.

True, but there's a third party in play here: Readers must have the freedom to not purchase National Review products. I certainly would not purchase National Review for what they did -- firing Anne Coulter. The keyword there is purchase, as in not purchasing National Review.

The hijackers were swarthy males. The "men" at National Review are girly-boys.

[Republic of Texas]

...and we the consumer have the right to read and support the publications and advertisers we want...

[jackbill]

Writers must have the freedom to say what they want.

They do, if they buy their own ink and paper.