Well Paul, unfortunately it is legal is a lot of states. It's amazing what employers are asking for these days before they hire you and/or promote you to certain positions, but that's how it is now. I also think that people get mixed up on what the first amendment is all about and what it protects against. Sure you can say what you want (not slandering), but what you say has consequences. For the most part, the first amendment protects us from retributions against speaking out against the government, not necessarily saying what you want and/or what you believe. So what what you say b/c there are plenty of examples of people being fired or disciplined for things they say, even though it's their own beliefs and/or personal opinions. Just my 2 cents worth.