1. My first reaction to this story is that serves as a wake-up call about how social media posts, even ones that seem harmless, can have real world consequences. Glenn Bush likely didn't think his comment would be controversial, but his employer saw it differently. 2. The employer justified the firing by stating that the organization needed to remain nuetral and avoid public controversy. They likely saw Bush's post as something that could reflect on them, even if it wasn't intended to be harmful. 3. The firing was legal. Private employees have the right to terminate employees for speech they find objectionable, especially if they believe it could impact their organization's image. Unlike government employees, people in the private sector don't have guaranteed First Amendment protections in the workplace. 4. A digital footprint refers to all content a person leaves behind online, including social media post, comments, and interactions. Even deleted posts can resur...