If Liberals believe in free speech, why did NPR fire Juan Williams for his opinions?

There is no coincidence that this firing came within days of NPR being given almost $2 million by George Soros. I truly believe that NPR used this as an excuse. As a result, they have joined George Soros, Media Matters, the Huffington Post, and of course the Obama administration in their direct assault on bringing down FOX. Williams' firing over such a benign comment was a warning to the rest of the media. They are trying to isolate FOX... period.

It's a travesty and a direct assault on free speech.

The ones at NPR expect a certain type of news to go out. If you don't fall in and say what they want to hear, they fire you. Not really the best way to run a "unbiased" news paper but hey at least now everyone knows they are full of **** when ever their stories come out.

If Jaun feels that strongly he could try to sue the NPR for wrongful dismissal under his right granted by the 1st amendment...

A business can hire and fire whoever they want, whenever they want and for whatever reason. If Bill O'Reilly said "I hate Christians" on the air, I imagine Fox would fire him. And it's not because they "hate free speech" it's because they don't want him representing their brand.

To start a sentence with "i'm not a bigot....But..." and then finish the sentence with a bigot comment is contradicting yourself. He's supposed to be a Professional. I guess Bill O'Reilly just brings out the bigotry in some people.

Soros is on a campaign against Fox. Soros controls NPR. Juan was speaking on Fox. End of story.

What do all 'liberals' have to do with the firing of Juan Williams? Did all 'liberals" meet and do this as a collective? Was it all fiscal liberals , all social liberals, or just anyone who has some liberal views?

There are consequences that go along with freedom.

Having said that...I think NPR severely overreacted, and should reinstate him.

I believe in free speech. He had the right to say whatever he wanted. At the same time, NPR had the right to terminate his employment if they so chose.

For being a bigot.

I thought you guys were all for employers having the right to choose who to employ?