[Argus]

If he was speaking in his official capacity, the governor has the authority to fire him. If he was speaking as a private citizen, I think the guy has a lawsuit because he was fired for exercising his constitutional right on his own time.

At any rate, it's getting pretty obvious that homosexuality, once forbidden, is now well on its way to being compulsory.

[StJacques]

"If he was speaking in his official capacity, the governor has the authority to fire him. If he was speaking as a private citizen, I think the guy has a lawsuit because he was fired for exercising his constitutional right on his own time. . . ."

You've just asked the very question I wanted to put up. From the sound of it, he was on his own time.

[Non-Sequitur]

If he was speaking in his official capacity, the governor has the authority to fire him. If he was speaking as a private citizen, I think the guy has a lawsuit because he was fired for exercising his constitutional right on his own time.

I doubt it> If he's identified by his appointed position then it's assumed he's speaking in that role.

[untrained skeptic]

I disagree that the Governor has the authority to fire him for this. However, it may not be as clear cut as I feel it is. Take a look at the employment laws and decide for yourself.

http://www.eeoc.gov/types/religion.html