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Response to warrior1 (Original post)

If he gets fired, he certainly has a future in Virginia... Blue_Tires Apr 2012 #1
He should not be penalized for his off-hours opinion tech_smythe Apr 2012 #42
+1 very well put (n/t) a2liberal Apr 2012 #43
If it was just a regular fireman, I would agree. Incitatus Apr 2012 #44
Public officials should not have such protection. klook Apr 2012 #45
i think this shitbag could learn a thing or two by collecting welfare frylock Apr 2012 #46
He's still a public employee and he put those comments out for public domain Blue_Tires Apr 2012 #48
right on the mark SemperEadem Apr 2012 #107
This post calls into question his ability/willingness to perform his job fairly for all people. n/t BeeBee Apr 2012 #50
STRONGLY disagree. If this cretin holds these f&cked up opinions of people, why in the Ecumenist Apr 2012 #51
Yes. He should have respect for the people he works for - THE PUBLIC. The Wielding Truth Apr 2012 #61
You think he turns that racist xxqqqzme Apr 2012 #54
+1000 CakeGrrl Apr 2012 #80
Would you trust that he could do his job without prejudice? Marrah_G Apr 2012 #55
DING! DING! DING! Earth_First Apr 2012 #69
made me think... Maine-ah Apr 2012 #78
EXACTLY!! He's a captian, legally that puts in into "agent" of that city dept and if someone claimed uponit7771 Apr 2012 #81
see reply #47 below FailureToCommunicate Apr 2012 #56
While that may be true, public pressure will dictate otherwise. Javaman Apr 2012 #63
Damn I hate your take on this but I have to agree regardless. Damn. I want to see him fired, badly. Zalatix Apr 2012 #65
That's my point. I may H A T E this asshole's remarks... tech_smythe Apr 2012 #73
Might strike you as wrong, but a lot of city workers Rex Apr 2012 #94
"give people their privacy BACK?" Blue_Tires Apr 2012 #102
he draws on his profession barbtries Apr 2012 #71
horse manure...lots of it. spanone Apr 2012 #74
He's an AGENT of the MD City and COULD open them open to lawsuites, THAT'S the difference here is uponit7771 Apr 2012 #79
Under normal circumstances, yes. This individual occupying his particular position? No. Crunchy Frog Apr 2012 #86
This is a good one too, even if he's not at the scene he's a captain of the dept and if something uponit7771 Apr 2012 #91
I'm glad I could create such a discussion on what is the important issue at hand tech_smythe Apr 2012 #95
I'm curious now; what specific line of work are you in? Blue_Tires Apr 2012 #103
most certainly if one is in a position of authority in the public sector SemperEadem Apr 2012 #108
I can lose my job for actions "off hours". JoePhilly Apr 2012 #89
Yes, he should be penalized. Not only that ... he should be fired. And he can keep his pension. CobaltBlue Apr 2012 #105
I can live with that tech_smythe Apr 2012 #112
This isn't the same team that suspended someone for praising Castro, is it? Puregonzo1188 Apr 2012 #2
Not the Miami Marlins here RockaFowler Apr 2012 #8
Good point. The craziness that is Florida. Crunchy Frog Apr 2012 #88
This 'THING" is fire chief, for crying out loud! What business does he have saying these things Ecumenist Apr 2012 #9
His racist opinion is probably why he got the job. Baitball Blogger Apr 2012 #23
Wow. nt Rabrrrrrr Apr 2012 #3
WTF??! i hope this bastard finds himself losing his job so fast, his ARSE throws Ecumenist Apr 2012 #4
Well SOMEONE is an ignorant, pathetic, failed shitbag Rex Apr 2012 #5
Only shitbag is him madokie Apr 2012 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2012 #7
what, only dumbasses are bald? uncle ray Apr 2012 #12
He doesn't deserve hair! Capt. Obvious Apr 2012 #16
Dumbass comment...nt SidDithers Apr 2012 #18
and Beckmann doubles down Morning Dew Apr 2012 #10
Well he does know the law. n/t vaberella Apr 2012 #28
Maybe not. By referring to his coworkers he may have crossed a line. yellowcanine Apr 2012 #59
The Miami-Dade County FD has the right... Leftist Agitator Apr 2012 #35
He probably enjoys Civil Service (or even collective bargaining) protection. Just coalition_unwilling Apr 2012 #37
He'll be playing the 'persecuted victim' card by tomorrow morning... Blue_Tires Apr 2012 #49
Ah but he works for the public that employ him..... Historic NY Apr 2012 #93
Damn. Just when I think I've heard all the hateful commentary possible, Laurian Apr 2012 #11
Does Al Sharpton know about this? Sancho Apr 2012 #13
The irony is because he is a public employee.... Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2012 #14
I beg to differ. Baitball Blogger Apr 2012 #25
Pathetic asshole n/t OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #15
Title confused me randr Apr 2012 #17
He Should Get Fired Dirty Socialist Apr 2012 #19
Time to clean house. Baitball Blogger Apr 2012 #20
this is the exact attitude bonniebgood Apr 2012 #66
the irony is because Trayvon had two parents who loved, nutured and groomed him CatWoman Apr 2012 #21
Damn. So true. Baitball Blogger Apr 2012 #27
Fire chief, not police chief. nt tblue37 Apr 2012 #100
Well that's a relief. Baitball Blogger Apr 2012 #111
yeah, I'd said that same thing the first week Blue_Tires Apr 2012 #41
Very Sad Mr Dixon Apr 2012 #22
ignorant pigfuck. Whisp Apr 2012 #24
Let me put it this way nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #26
The saddest thing about this is the screen cap shows his FB profile pic. Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2012 #29
Seriously. n/t EFerrari Apr 2012 #33
Because he is a public employee, his speech is scrutized differently musiclawyer Apr 2012 #30
You are right. secondvariety Apr 2012 #70
He just proves to me why Institutional racism exist and profiling does. vaberella Apr 2012 #31
Sad but true. Glad he outted himself. freshwest Apr 2012 #62
That's appalling. myrna minx Apr 2012 #32
So Beckman's argument is fightforfreedom123 Apr 2012 #34
I just phoned the fire department he works for Slamdrive Apr 2012 #36
Sounds like the whole department has problems! agentS Apr 2012 #38
Might be worth going up the authority ladder in the fire department and report her as well. Rabrrrrrr Apr 2012 #39
Maybe we should all give them a call to see what exactly is the problem there....WHADYA SAY? Ecumenist Apr 2012 #57
The typical "if you call me a racist that means you're the racist" Lilyeye Apr 2012 #97
Woah -- talk about pre-passing judgment JonLP24 Apr 2012 #40
"I and my coworkers.." - he is speaking as an employee, not an individual person. fair game nt msongs Apr 2012 #47
Yeah he may have crossed a line there particularly if he makes it clear where he works. yellowcanine Apr 2012 #60
"Urban Youths" is code for "Blacks and Hispanics", I bet. Odin2005 Apr 2012 #52
Yep Cali_Democrat Apr 2012 #77
Of that I'm CERTAIN. CakeGrrl Apr 2012 #84
Yes I bet you are spot on. Rex Apr 2012 #87
It's code for Blacks and Haitian Blacks obamanut2012 Apr 2012 #106
"Youths" in general has become the new code word BumRushDaShow Apr 2012 #109
I would be happy to pitch in on a asjr Apr 2012 #53
call and ask if this is the fire department -- that wears white pointy hats. firehorse Apr 2012 #58
good one n/t grasswire Apr 2012 #98
Free Republic hasn't figured out that Trayvon's parents work, let alone that both work. Festivito Apr 2012 #64
I'm pretty sure that guy's gonna be on Fox "News" soon sakabatou Apr 2012 #67
looks and sounds like a typical Florida klansman. Public servant? Time for you to move on bubba Drew Richards Apr 2012 #68
He should be fired varelse Apr 2012 #72
What a shame... Doctor_J Apr 2012 #75
So we can blame the dumbchit parents for the trigger happy whatever name you want to call Zimmerman. Thinkingabout Apr 2012 #76
I blame the retired judge. McCamy Taylor Apr 2012 #82
Well, he was certainly expecting Daddy to get him out of any hot water he got himself into. Crunchy Frog Apr 2012 #92
...and social media drags more cockroaches out into the light. CakeGrrl Apr 2012 #83
Them black kids in hoodies is all the same. And so are their parents. Crunchy Frog Apr 2012 #85
I keep having to remind myself Enrique Apr 2012 #90
Pathetic! Catherine Vincent Apr 2012 #96
Hateful, ignorant SOB Number23 Apr 2012 #99
Brian beckham racist judgmental ass abelenkpe Apr 2012 #101
Fire him! CobaltBlue Apr 2012 #104
but marshall gaines Apr 2012 #110
This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Apr 2012 #113
Kinda OT: It blows my mind how many Moses2SandyKoufax Apr 2012 #114
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