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Several people have claimed that. I dispute that claim because that's not what I see in the memo.

> the statements regarding biological differences between the sexes were so harmful, discriminatory, and disruptive as to be unprotected.

Notice the reason the NLRB gave in this statement for why they are unprotected: not because they are unrelated to the discussion of workplace issues, but because they are offensive.

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> Several people have claimed that. I dispute that claim because that's not what I see in the memo.

It matters little what you see in the memo. Google and the NLRB saw enough to terminate his employment, and to uphold that termination. This is generally how at-will employment works.

> It matters little what you see in the memo.

You don't care what the memo actually says? Then what's the basis of your opinions on this matter?

He didn't say it doesn't matter what's in the memo.

He said it doesn't matter how you interpret the memo.

If you want to convince me, show me the evidence from the memo.

Throughout this discussion I mostly see people stating their own opinions with nary a quote from the actual memo.

It sounds like you are saying the law and precedent is good. You just disagree with their interpretation of the facts in this particular case. Not everyone in a scociety can come to a consensus on every issue. That’s we have the court system decide.

I generally support the rule of law, freedom of association, and due process.

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