No, it is not “free speech.” They were in uniform, on the clock. They were employees at work. They represent their employers and have no right to speak on controversial issues in these circumstances.
They were in uniform, on the clock. They were employees at work. They represent their employers and have no right to speak on controversial issues in these circumstances.
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Though they may (probably) ‘think’ it, can’t just believe one would EVER see a bunch of cops WHITE and/or BLACK, in uniform, using Police Vehicles etc holding a parade or money raiser for Wilson OR building a ‘memorial’ for him outside his District HQ.
If one were to ‘see’ the above scenario, you can imagine there would be much disciplining and change of job in the immediate future.
Assuming the league or team management weren't also in on it, anyway.
Either way, however, the police are agents of the government, and have no right to tell them what to say.
You don’t lose your right to free speech on the job. It is Obama types that want free speech zones and restricted speech everywhere else. I don’t have to agree with someone to defend their right to free speech.