Posted on Oct 9, 2017
Detroit Firefighter Fired for Bringing 'Racially Insensitive' Watermelon to Work - Breitbart
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Obviously a bad call to bring a watermelon on his first day to a station that is predominately black, instead of the traditional donuts or pastry. Firing the guy seems excessive though, I can't help but wonder if there were other factors involved and this was simply the last straw.
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Don't like what ifs. And the Probie probably had no idea about the complexion of his fire barn crew.
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SSG (Join to see)
Firefighters usually volunteer for months or years before they are brought on full time.
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Watermelon? Food is food. I don't know why the firing happened, but it sounds like something is rotten in the State of Denmark about this. I'd be glad someone brought in a fruit that fought dehydration and tastes good.
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SCPO (Join to see)
I'm sure that's all it was, a kind gesture. There's no mention when this happened. If it was a hot summer day, spot on choice. If it was the dead of winter, I might even ask him why he didn't bring hot chocolate, as well. OMG, maybe chocolate (which is brown) would be insensitive, too????????????
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This is one of the few exceptions I have found where the use of a couple four letter words actually contributes to the message instead of detracting from it. I have nothing to add except an up vote.
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I could not help myself. I am sick of this and I get angrier every time this kind of thing happens. Imagine if the roles were reversed...talk about outrage and political condemnation!!!
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