Re:Fallout from Blizzard Hong Kong Incident
by balls187 on Wednesday October 09, 2019 @12:29PM
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James Damore was fired by internal pressure inside Google, not pressure from the US government.
The US Sanctions and Embargos based on lawful use of economical policies as set forth by constitutional powers granted to the Executive Branch.
US Legislative and Executive branches attempts to censor free speech would almost certainly be challenged in court, as the right to free speech, and peacably assemble is one of the founding principles of the US.
Re:Fallout from Blizzard Hong Kong Incident
by bduerst on Wednesday October 09, 2019 @12:50PM
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Damore was fired for perpetuating gender stereotypes - even he confirmed as much with the press. Ironically enough, you can find that information and the memo through a quick Google search.
The US Sanctions and Embargos based on lawful use of economical policies as set forth by constitutional powers granted to the Executive Branch.
US Legislative and Executive branches attempts to censor free speech would almost certainly be challenged in court, as the right to free speech, and peacably assemble is one of the founding principles of the US.