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In reply to the discussion: Miami-Dade Fire Captain Blames Trayvon Martin Killing on ‘Shitbag’ Parents of ‘Urban Youths’ [View all]Response to warrior1 (Original post)
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Miami-Dade Fire Captain Blames Trayvon Martin Killing on ‘Shitbag’ Parents of ‘Urban Youths’ [View all]
warrior1
Apr 2012
OP
He's still a public employee and he put those comments out for public domain
Blue_Tires
Apr 2012
#48
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
EXACTLY!! He's a captian, legally that puts in into "agent" of that city dept and if someone claimed
uponit7771
Apr 2012
#81
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
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
Yes, he should be penalized. Not only that ... he should be fired. And he can keep his pension.
CobaltBlue
Apr 2012
#105
This isn't the same team that suspended someone for praising Castro, is it?
Puregonzo1188
Apr 2012
#2
This 'THING" is fire chief, for crying out loud! What business does he have saying these things
Ecumenist
Apr 2012
#9
WTF??! i hope this bastard finds himself losing his job so fast, his ARSE throws
Ecumenist
Apr 2012
#4
He probably enjoys Civil Service (or even collective bargaining) protection. Just
coalition_unwilling
Apr 2012
#37
the irony is because Trayvon had two parents who loved, nutured and groomed him
CatWoman
Apr 2012
#21
The saddest thing about this is the screen cap shows his FB profile pic.
Tommy_Carcetti
Apr 2012
#29
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
"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
Free Republic hasn't figured out that Trayvon's parents work, let alone that both work.
Festivito
Apr 2012
#64
looks and sounds like a typical Florida klansman. Public servant? Time for you to move on bubba
Drew Richards
Apr 2012
#68
So we can blame the dumbchit parents for the trigger happy whatever name you want to call Zimmerman.
Thinkingabout
Apr 2012
#76
Well, he was certainly expecting Daddy to get him out of any hot water he got himself into.
Crunchy Frog
Apr 2012
#92