I don't understand why this Google employee thinks conservatives are the only ones that are made to stay closeted about their views in the workplace.


Most places I've been do NOT welcome political discussions, period. Certainly, being a true progressive in the workplace, and talking about it is probably even LESS welcome than repeating conservative canards praising the "free market", etc. (which will tend to align with corporate values much more so than progressive ones).


When you are at work, I DO NOT want to hear about your political views or your kooky religious beliefs, either. You are there to work. 


I'd bet that many conservatives truly feel that they are being unfairly constrained in these ways when they have to have sensitivity training (i.e., having to be a decent person, at work!? SO UNFAIR!), or not being able to let loose with certain terms and phrases, and behaviors, at will, or what they call "political correctness".