Neal Ford says:

And do you know why they get away with this? It is because they now have the power to kill your future career prospects by labelling you a bigot/homophobe and sending you off to sensitivity and diversity training. With liberals there is NO forgiveness. You become a pariah, and can kiss any future promotion, advancement, or even your job goodbye. and good luck finding another job when they find out why you are no longer with your previous employer.