I was brought up to believe that might's rights and privileges end where yours begin. That is what I have always believed the framers of the union were thinking when they created our bill of rights. That is my way of thinking, it might not be yours and that is why the United States Constitution , as great as it is, is always being debated in the judicial system.

The latest interpretation of the Bill of Rights comes from right here in Acadiana. It has to do with the Abbeville Police Department and the use of social media. The department has as one its policies that employees are not allowed to post statements to social media sites that cast the city in a negative light.

Obviously the ACLU disagrees with that position and is filing suit on behalf of a man who made comments about working conditions at the Abbeville PD on his personal Facebook page. Colt Landry decided that the policy was a violation of his right to free speech and therefore he has taken action.

The suit brought about by the ACLU suggests that the City of Abbeville policy is too broad in its interpretation of what can and can't be posted.  Since the policy and its definitions are unclear the suit asks that the policy be terminated. The Abbeville Police Department has not commented on the case.

How do you feel about this issue? Should you be able to voice concerns about your employer on your personal Facebook page without fear of retaliation? My stance is this, don't put anything on Facebook you wouldn't scream out loud in the mall.

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