Aside from the fact that free speech has more to do with the ability to speak freely without the government coming after you for it, and the fact that these radio jocks work for a corporation, the most important part is that they HAD their free speech. They said it. "Free speech" doesn't mean that there aren't consequences for one's actions. Speak as freely as you want, but be prepared to face the music.
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Aside from the fact that free speech has more to do with the ability to speak freely without the government coming after you for it, and the fact that these radio jocks work for a corporation, the most important part is that they HAD their free speech. They said it. "Free speech" doesn't mean that there aren't consequences for one's actions. Speak as freely as you want, but be prepared to face the music.