Jeri,

The point about freedom of speech is giving it to those whose words you dislike. ( See holmes)

I agree with you ( re the firing, in EITHER case) but many of those demanding government action and laws are the same ones who objected to the loss of jobs to the Dixie Chicks. IMO, the sponsors had the right to listen to their audiance opinion, and decide whether to keep a controveral group ( or person) on. As was done in THIS case.

I have no problem with him being fired- I object STRONGLY to the idea that we should make laws restricting the freedom of speech of those whose opinions and views we object to.