Now this is just wrong. I hope this guy gets a better job somewhere else.

[wozbean]

fired for calling Trayvon a "thug".

http://news.msn.com/videos/?ap=True&videoid=0c03b6ff-a9cf-4652-53ca-3ba55f2e82c7

 

[captdave77]

Damn bro! No one can take a joke.



Is it just me or does this guy look more likely to roll one than bust someone for holding?

 

[rOmiLaYu]

What exactly is a "beach safety officer?"

 

[Leshaire]

That's ridiculous. They claimed it was racist... He never said anything about race though. A "Thug" or "someone with sagging pants" could be any color.

 

[captdave77]

What exactly is a "beach safety officer?"

When things get out of control on the beach, he is there to say "chill bro", and make sure drunk coeds have an escort.

 

[palmettomoon]

You can't say anything negative about "Saint Trayvon", or didn't you know that?

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You can't say anything negative about "Saint Trayvon", or didn't you know that?

I think he's the patron saint of hoodies and watermelon iced tea.

 

[OldManMontgomery]

Departments, agencies and pretty much all public service organizations are very touchy about employees making 'public statements'. There is a fine line between one's First Amendment Freedom of Speech rights and the agreement - read the fine print when signing up - about making 'public statements'. Departments very seldom want an employee to stir up anything. Sometimes the obvious truth of a statement is secondary to the effect it has on public relations and so forth. (Okay, that isn't always fair; nor is life in general.)

All that said, this officer will probably get his job back if he appeals. Making ill-considered statements in public is normally not grounds for termination ON A FIRST OFFENSE. I am not aware of the officer's background, prior disciplinary actions or employment status - if he's on probation, for instance.

 

[moosensquirrel]

You can't say anything negative about "Saint Trayvon", or didn't you know that?

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You can't say anything negative about "Saint Trayvon", or didn't you know that?



I think he's the patron saint of hoodies and watermelon iced tea.

I think the obama-media anointed him "Saint Skittles"

 

[rOmiLaYu]

When things get out of control on the beach, he is there to say "chill bro", and make sure drunk coeds have an escort.

I guarantee you that guy has used "harsh" and "mellow" in the same sentence before.

 

[dustind3366]

**** Trayvon