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A&E has the right to hire and fire anyone who doesn't fit their brand. If the Duck guys don't like it they didn't need to sign a contract. Again this has nothing to do with 1st Amendment. Your boss can displine you for the words you speak if they make the company look bad

I agree that A&E has the right to hire and fire as they see fit if a contract was violated. I simply find it hard to believe that there was a conract such as this in place between Mr. Robertson and A&E. Would A&E expect Phil to answer any question that bordered on a political view by saying "Im sorry but A&E does not allow me to express any of my personal opinions for fear that someone might be offended?" Im sorry but I respectfully disagree and I do think that this is a 1rst Amendment issue. Now, you did add the caveat that you could be disciplined by the company if you say things that make them look bad and I agree with that statement. I simply dont think Phil's views apply in this situation.