While most people probably agree free speech is an important right, liberals and the media often express disagreement, even disdain, over high-profile cases that involve government or school employees and their personal views — especially if they’re rooted in religion.

Lower and higher education systems have followed this trend and seem to think they can mandate their employees’ speech, especially if the person happens to have religious beliefs. However, a recent development in such a case shows that despite media smears or liberal misrepresentations, free speech is always worth a fight, and public employees should not be muzzled.