When I worked for an oil and gas company many years ago, every break room played Fox News. People in leadership positions could be overheard speaking about how Sharia law was this huge threat to the country, and that Obama was a secret Muslim. I’m not a religious person but my husband comes from a practicing Muslim family.

I left the company because I didn’t agree with the opinions beings encouraged by leadership.

What’s happening at Uber reminds me of my experience. In my opinion, companies shouldn’t be a place to discuss political matters. No matter what side you’re on, someone will feel uncomfortable — it’s just a distraction from the job you actually hired these people to perform.