What's described in this article is people being punished for thought crime.  Short of uttering threats or calls to violence against others, people should be allowed to say whatever they want publicly, and protected from repercussions from anyone, including their employers.  This includes expressing ideas that others find racist, sexist, or offensive or incorrect for other reasons.  Currently, these topics are taboo, unless you want to harp on about white privileged or the patriarchy, in which case you can work for a national newspaper.  As much as I disagree with certain opinions, I don't want them silenced, nor do I want to see those that express them punished in the future when the zeitgeist shifts.  I want to know that opposing ideas can be freely expressed, regardless of how crassly or poorly articulated.  Protect the rights of people to say what they want and we'll rediscover sanity.  Those who run for office can navigate the perils of public opinion.