I think this is part of the problem, the little people, like me, feeling like government is not working for them. It sounds like to me that you're saying that as citizens and workers, we are not protected by the Constitution. Is this what you're saying? - ThreadSky

stripedtiger2.bsky.social • 31 days ago

I think this is part of the problem, the little people, like me, feeling like government is not working for them. It sounds like to me that you're saying that as citizens and workers, we are not protected by the Constitution. Is this what you're saying?

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hawkeagleraven.bsky.social•31 days ago

Per law, all citizens are protected equally by the Constitution/Bill of Rights/Civil Rights, etc. Let's take the 1st Amendment. The government can't punish anyone for anti-govt speech. If you work for the govt, that includes not being able to fire you. If you work in the private sector,

hawkeagleraven.bsky.social•31 days ago

you can be fired for anti-govt speech (but you still can't be punished by the govt) because it's not the govt punishing (firing) you, it's a private employer.

stripedtiger2.bsky.social•30 days ago

But how is an employer allowed to psychologically and physically torture a citizen of the U.S.? Aren't well all covered under the Constitution? Your logic does not sound correct to me.

hawkeagleraven.bsky.social•30 days ago

The Constitution (broadly speaking) defines the relationship btwn the govt and citizens. The relationship btwn private companies and employees is defined by a patchwork of common law, state/local laws/NLRB rulings/OSHA regs, etc. Assault, torture etc are criminal acts everywhere, for everyone.

hawkeagleraven.bsky.social•30 days ago

They are typically matters for local law enforcement. So, if a boss hit you in the face and broke a tooth, or shoved you in a closet and blasted loud music for three weeks straight, you call the cops. If they try to force you out of the company by “making your life miserable,” you call a lawyer.

hawkeagleraven.bsky.social•30 days ago

In most cases, employers are allowed to fire anyone anytime for any reason. So, the law is typically on their side, so long as they are not criminal or violating some kind of labor/employment law. And to be clear, I’m not defending this structure, I’m describing it.

stripedtiger2.bsky.social•30 days ago

Yes! How are there no outlets and no way for me to get justice after being tortured both psychologically and physically from the management of an organization? How is that possible even in a democracy? And thank you for the explanation!

stripedtiger2.bsky.social•31 days ago

Wow! What a way to get around the Constitution.

hawkeagleraven.bsky.social•31 days ago

It doesn't "get around" the Constitution. It's very reasonable; just give it a thought.

The problem's not that fed workers get 'special' rights; the prob is that none of us get the rights we need where it concerns our work.

stripedtiger2.bsky.social•31 days ago

And how do regular citizens get to do the punishing of a peon employee?

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