The article discusses the implications of political expression for public educators, particularly during politically charged periods such as Trump's presidency. It emphasizes that public employees, including teachers, must navigate the potential conflict between their political beliefs and their responsibilities to their institution. The author argues that, while personal free expression is a right, public employees have a duty to represent their institution without bias, effectively limiting their expression of political views in the classroom setting. This is contrasted with elected officials who inherently engage in political discourse as part of their roles.
As public employees are paid by the taxpayers to do a job, it is reasonable that they do not have the right to express political views to the public while working.
While I am on the clock, I am representing my institution and not myself. As such, I am morally obligated to distinguish between my own views and those of the institution.
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