Reply #69: Me too [View All]

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I have just received a memo from our hospital "Human Resource and Legal Services," giving their take on the subject. In over 30 years as a physician I have never received such a notice before. In particular there were two paragraphs which concerned me:

"Even during breaks or non-work hours, it is important for all of us to be sensitive to the opinions of others. Remember that your col-workers bring their own perspectives and experiences to work with them each day. Many people feel uncomfortable and your "encouragement" could be perceived as unwelcome or harassment.

"Political activities include encouraging others to vote for one candidate vs. another, wearing political buttons, distributing literature....,putting literature..etc."

Buried in both these statements are elements of normal discourse and free speech surrounded by reasonableness. Is this the modus operandi we are going to see? Further has anyone gotten these notices during these past two weeks when they have not any beforehand from their companies?