His free speech may not have been violated, but his civil rights were!
It is against the law to discriminate against someone due to their religious beliefs.
Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects individuals against employment discrimination on the bases of race and color, as well as national origin, sex, and religion. Title VII applies to employers with 15 or more employees, including state and local governments. It also applies to employment agencies and to labor organizations, as well as to the federal government.
Dang..now that’s a point I hadn’t thought of...although Lord knows I’ve had enough EEO drilled into me over the years. Maybe Phil needs to talk to a good lawyer....
But you know, it’s his right to say what he said and A&E made a choice in how to react. I really hope they will now be left alone to deal with the consequences of that choice - it could be a good “teachable moment” about the power of Gay America vs. Traditional America.