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Topic started on 28-10-2009 @ 02:36 PM by alyosha1981

Fla. man says Home Depot fired him over God button


news.yahoo.com
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – A former cashier for The Home Depot who has been wearing a "One nation under God" button on his work apron for more than a year has been fired, he says because of the religious reference. The company claims that expressing such personal beliefs is simply not allowed.

"I've worn it for well over a year and I support my country and God," Trevor Keezor said Tuesday. "I was just doing what I think every American should do, just love my country."

The American flag button Keezer wore in the Florida store since March 2008 says "One nation under God, indivisible
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reply posted on 28-10-2009 @ 03:04 PM by plainmike
reply to post by JIMC5499



My sentiments exactly, but what if every one of his former coworkers wore the same pin for the whole month of November...I bet it would
suddenly be appearant that in fact "united we stand" !


reply posted on 28-10-2009 @ 03:08 PM by mrmonsoon
reply to post by plainmike



No, it would not.

With everyone looking for jobs, if people are foolish enough to do something they know will get them fired... they deserve it.

Also, I am sure they would have NO problems finding new employee's.


reply posted on 28-10-2009 @ 03:12 PM by alyosha1981
reply to post by elevatedone



I'd be willing to bet that there are employees of other faiths that work for this company and who bring their books of faith into work, but they still have their jobs.


reply posted on 28-10-2009 @ 03:18 PM by elevatedone
reply to post by alyosha1981



Thats speculation on your part. No way to know for sure.

We're also probably not getting the whole story from this guy. I'd be willing to bet that he not only brought his bible to work, but could have been "spreading the word" to co-workers, preaching if you will. Which has no place in the work place. In my opinion that is.


reply posted on 28-10-2009 @ 03:32 PM by yeahright
The following is my opinion as a member participating in this discussion.

I fail to see an issue. When you're an employee, you're selling your time to your employer. You do what they ask and do it they way they ask you to. Advertise whatever you want on your own time.

Or you could go to work for
Chotchkie's where they're all about the flair.

Or, start your own business, make your own rules, and wear, do, and say whatever you want whenever you feel like it. It's a tradeoff deal. Take the money and follow the rules.



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