I actually think that there is a real problem forming in society where certain views and ideas are sacred cows and any mention of an idea that runs counter to t

I actually think that there is a real problem forming in society where certain views and ideas are sacred cows and any mention of an idea that runs counter to those ideas in any way results in the person being personally attacked and shamed. This doesn't raise the level of discourse or make people more sensitive or agreeing with the sacred cows, it just makes them hold their views in private and then express them when they vote and don't have to explain themselves. I also believe that Google has every right to fire this employee based on the memo. A company is a place you work. They pay you a salary in exchange for your time. It is not a democracy. You don't pay taxes to them for fair representation. You have no expectation of free speech when it comes to work. Clearly Google is trying to build an environment with certain values. If somebody is working there who is promoting an opposing set of values, it makes complete sense that they would remove that person. The person then has the freedom to go work for a company that they feel is promoting their values if they feel that that is something that is important for the company they work for to do.