Correct, I meant to say opposing political parties. I suppose my point is: criticism and being a jerk are orthogonal in theory, but in practice it's much more

Correct, I meant to say opposing political parties. I suppose my point is: criticism and being a jerk are orthogonal in theory, but in practice it's much more difficult. Making a rule that says, you can get someone fired if they hurt your feelings gives disproportionate power to anyone with thin skin.