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I'm surprised this doesn't happen more often. Maybe it does and we just don't hear about it. Free speech does not exist within the confines of employment, and t
by atlgator 4y ago
I'm surprised this doesn't happen more often. Maybe it does and we just don't hear about it. Free speech does not exist within the confines of employment, and there's a big difference between speaking truth to power and inciting mutiny or rebellion. Musk has absolute control of SpaceX, and if employees do not agree with his policies, views, or anything else they need to vote with their feet and quit. Same for any other employer as most of the F100 are becoming increasingly political. Work for a company that aligns with your values if that is important to you.
- ahelwer 4y agoI see this type of comment a lot - "if you don't like it then leave!" - and at best it seems to indicate a lack of vision. Change is possible! First, there are two possible motivations for saying the above: (1) The practical advice sense (an "is" statement): "workers currently have little power in large corporations and so trying to change the company will not succeed and is a waste of time, therefore you should leave" (2) The moral sense (an "ought" statement): "corporate leadership should not respect the opinions or desires of workers; the hierarchy exists for a good reason and should be maintained, and trying to have influence beyond your position in this hierarchy is wrong; therefore you should leave" If you meant your comment in the second sense, fair enough, although you should be explicit so I know we have nothing more to talk about. If you mean it in the first sense then this ignores the option of collective worker organization, which among the oft-touted compensation improvements also gives workers an actual say in the running of their workplace - and certainly the ability to talk about what they want without fear of being fired.