> “Roseanne’s Firing Is Not a Free-Speech Issue”
Yes it is.
> “Conservatives should not rally around someone who says racist things”
It wasn’t racist.
Not taking calling the heritage of an African-Persian American a great ape as racist is a real stretch.
It was a dumb thing to say.
She probably felt invincible after high ratings.
She isn’t and wasn’t.
Yes it is.
No it's not.
Free speech only pertains to the Congress not having the right to make any law abridging the freedom of speech.
It doesn't hold in the workplace. The person signing your check has the right to limit your speech.
No it isn't. Your employer is not obligated to respect your rights to free speech.
It wasn’t racist.
Depends on your point of view.