RG:  "Under the union contract governing Hirsch’s position, “disciplinary action may be taken for activities that take place outside of county premises on off-duty time only when the employee’s ability and effectiveness to perform his/her job is impaired.” - - -VERY interesting.  i would think that is some significant  precedent relating to government employees being put down on paper...++++  i'm so glad mr hirsch prevailed - i remember the story and what a hardship this was.  a nice chunk of back pay for him...