Al Dente works at Mamma Mia's Pizza Parlor. Recent news stories have accused Mamma of being racist. One day, Al decides to go on a Twitter rant about the character of his employer. Mamma sees the rant online, but she's unable to fire Al because of his right to free expression.

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The First Amendment only protects speakers from government infringement. Private companies do not have to allow their employees to say bad things about them, either in the physical or virtual world. If Al had been tweeting about working conditions, federal labor law would protect him, but complaining about his boss has no protection.

Al Dente Works at Mamma Mia's Pizza Parlor