wiffleball 4,790 Posted November 9, 2006 Do the same thing to a rookie white guy - and it's a funny prank. These guys will reach anywhere to find 'racism'. (sounds more like dogism to me) ____________________ LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- The city of Los Angeles is paying $2.7 million to settle a lawsuit from a black firefighter who claims he suffered racial discrimination after co-workers served him spaghetti laced with dog food. The Los Angeles City Council approved the award Wednesday, 11 to 1. In his lawsuit, firefighter Tennie Pierce, 51, said after he took a bite of the meal two years ago, he noticed other firefighters laughing. He demanded to know what was in the food after a second bite but nobody answered. Pierce said he suffered retaliation for reporting the incident and verbal slurs, insults and derogatory remarks, including taunting by firefighters "barking like dogs [and] asking him how dog food tasted," the lawsuit said. David Wellman, a professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz hired by Pierce's attorney, said the association of a black man and dog food "resonates with the deep historical roots of slavery and the corresponding dehumanization." "It's not just silly stuff. It's racially motivated," he said. As part of the settlement, the two captains involved were given one month off without pay, and a firefighter was ordered off work for three days without pay. "I truly hope that my case will make a difference for African-Americans in the Los Angeles Fire Department," Pierce said in a statement. BTW: I have some history on this; My friends and I actually had dog bones placed in our hamburger buns by a Wendy's employee. I actually suited up, logged a protest and met with their regional manager. - Nothing, nada, zip. Today, same thing happens to black guy - he wins the focking lottery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,584 Posted November 9, 2006 Next time you see a PC run amok, unplug it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastorOfMuppets 0 Posted November 9, 2006 UN-fockin'-BELIEVABLE. Well, the fun is about to start here in NYC, as well. They just dumbed (waaaaay waaaaaayy waaaaaaaay) down the Firefighter's test/exam ... all in the name of "diversifying" the force. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,790 Posted November 9, 2006 UN-fockin'-BELIEVABLE. Well, the fun is about to start here in NYC, as well. They just dumbed (waaaaay waaaaaayy waaaaaaaay) down the Firefighter's test/exam ... all in the name of "diversifying" the force. Which to me, is about as racist as it gets. When they do that and couple it with "diversification", they're basically saying that minorities aren't as smart as white guys. Side note: I heard NYC was running pretty thin on FireFighters b/c all the guys retired shortly after 9/11 to take advantage of the sweet retirement deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastorOfMuppets 0 Posted November 9, 2006 Side note: I heard NYC was running pretty thin on FireFighters b/c all the guys retired shortly after 9/11 to take advantage of the sweet retirement deal. Shortage also due to the 349 lost on 9/11. The Academy/Training posts can only facilitate so many at a time. No worry about shortage of QUALIFIED applicants, though. Queens, Staten Island and Brooklyn are full of kids who want nothing more than to join "The Bravest". Those outer boroughs are teeming with families who can trace their ancestry here in the USA as far back as their service to the Military, NYPD, NYFD and the Priesthood. Manhattan is dead for recruitment/applicants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
