Freedom of speech protects against prosecution. Disney and Lucasfilm are in business to sell a product. If someone’s actions put that product in a negative light and potentially impact sales, of course they will fire that person. it’s just business. I’m sure they would rather have not fired her. It probably wasn’t just one thing she said, but the cumulative effect and not showing any sign of stopping.

I love the character of Cara Dune. Despite not having the most acting talent, I also was a fan of Gina Carano’s work in the movie Haywire and her appearance in the Almost Human series. The whole thing is very unfortunate.

I wonder what the plans for Cara Dune were in the third season of The Mandalorian and upcoming series like Rangers of the New Republic. Don’t think I’d be a fan of recasting. Probably best to replace with a new character.