Chilliwack Progress editor fired after anti-Christian remarks
Chilliwack's oldest community newspaper has parted ways with its editor, Paul Henderson, after he posted a series of tweets mocking Christian prayer requests for a toddler fighting for his life after nearly drowning in Cultus Lake.
You are missing the point. Certain positions require public neutrality in order to stay employed. Editor is one of them.
This isn't about free speech, it is about professionalism. Editors can publicly say whatever they want however if what they publicly say threatens the publics belief in the neutrality of their employer that is a fireable offense.
Think of a Judge publicly saying on social media that he's going to be 'incredibly hard on thieves.' A defense attorney can use that as evidence that he's biased and have his judgements thrown out.
It just comes with the position.