This isn't fascism, it's public service. When you shift roles into a place where you represent more than just yourself, you choose to give up some of your freedom of language.
You don't face criminal charges, but you may face social consequences.
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It wasn't one wrong word.
Nick has a pattern of questionable statements. I have no desire to go look through his feed (nor have I checked to see if I even can) to see how bad it is. From the past year-ish watching #mepolitics he's certainly said some things that pop an eyebrow.