ABC's decision to fire Roseanne for her racist tweets is admirable. We can't reward vitriolic racism with fame and stardom

• ABC's decision to fire Roseanne in the wake of her racist tweets was admirable.
• Their choice does not violate her right to free speech.
• We should not reward vitriolic racism with fame and stardom.

Speech that is polite or uncontroversial is rarely in need of protection. It is speech that is disturbing, offensive, abhorrent, even, that is often in need of defense.

But there are lines and limits, and we should endeavor to have a rational, common-sense approach when figuring out exactly where those lines should be drawn and where those limits should be enforced. See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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