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McDonalds employee fired after turning away paramedics, thinking they were cops
Law Enforcement Today ^ | August 2, 2019 | LET Staff

Posted on 08/02/2019 2:08:14 PM PDT by Jyotishi

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You know you've reached a new low in life when you get fired from McDonalds.  And that's just what happened to an employee in Madeira Beach, Florida this week.

Here's the back story. A McDonalds employee turned away paramedics Wednesday night, originally thinking they were cops.

It came to light after Anthony Quinn, a paramedic with Sun Star Inc., wrote a Facebook review of the Madeira Beach McDonald's that he and his partner were denied service at the restaurant.

In it, he said he went in to use the bathroom when the employee told him that the restaurant "doesn't accept officers in here."

Quinn then told the employee he was a paramedic and not a police officer.  The employee said he wouldn't serve "anyone with a badge."

When his partner went to order, the employee said he wouldn't serve "his kind."

Casper is the company that runs the location.

They released the following statement.

"We are aware of the unfortunate incident that took place at one of our restaurants last night. We, like you, were upset and disappointed and took immediate action. The employee has been terminated. What occurred does not reflect the values of our brand, our franchise, or the love and admiration we have demonstrated consistently for our friends in law enforcement and first responders. We have reached out to offer our sincerest apology."

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It's reminiscent of an incident that happened at a Houston Taco Bell, which fired one of its' employees and apologized after a disparaging note was scribbled on an order handed to a Houston police officer.

The bag containing the officer's food had the message "F*** pigs" written on the bottom, reported WLTX.

The incident happened at the Taco Bell location at 8919 Spring Cypress Road on the same day two Houston police officers were shot in southwest Houston.

"When he got home and he was done eating his tacos, he flipped the bag over and found a very offensive message," said Joe Gamaldi of the Houston Police Officers Union.

The officer posted a picture of the bag on Facebook and called his union, which contacted Taco Bell. The chain and its franchisee said they conducted an investigation. At the conclusion of their inquiry, they said the employee involved in the misconduct was terminated.

"Taco Bell really stepped up to the plate," Gamaldi said. "They fired the employee, and not only apologized to the officer, but to every single Houston police officer."

Taco Bell and its franchisee released the following statement:

"B&G Food Enterprises, the franchise owner of this Spring, Texas location, and Taco Bell in no way endorse this sentiment. We are deeply appreciative of the men and women who serve and protect our communities and our country. The franchisee does not tolerate discrimination in any way, and in the course of the investigation has terminated the employee involved. B&G Food has contacted the officer and the Houston Police Officers Union to apologize directly and assure them of their ongoing support of law enforcement."

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: cop; localnews; mcdonalds; obamasfault; paramedic; police; quinn
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1 posted on 08/02/2019 2:08:15 PM PDT by Jyotishi
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To: Jyotishi

I feel sorry for the terminated employees. After all, how are they to know exactly when it is not O.K. to act out like a Democrat candidate?! /s


2 posted on 08/02/2019 2:13:04 PM PDT by the_Watchman
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To: Jyotishi

Go ahead! Vote Democrat. This will become the everyday life style in ‘murica.


3 posted on 08/02/2019 2:15:34 PM PDT by Don Corleone (Nothing makes the delusional more furious than truth.)
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To: Jyotishi

You almost have to be looking to get fired telling a customer “we don’t serve your kind” and expecting it to end there.


4 posted on 08/02/2019 2:16:58 PM PDT by LeoTDB69
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To: Jyotishi
When his partner went to order, the employee said he wouldn't serve "his kind."

And so we've come full circle.


5 posted on 08/02/2019 2:17:31 PM PDT by Buckeye McFrog (Patrick Henry would have been an anti-vaxxer.)
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To: Jyotishi

I own a business and will take ANYBODIES money.


6 posted on 08/02/2019 2:19:53 PM PDT by IC Ken (Stop making stupid people famous)
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To: Jyotishi

As if it would be okay to not serve police...


7 posted on 08/02/2019 2:20:04 PM PDT by EEGator
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To: Jyotishi

This kind of behavior in ‘high end establishments’ is getting worse.

If I wore a uniform of ANY kind, I don’t think I would waste my money in any of these places, if ANY of the employees is dumb enough to express his/her feelings outwardly, what do you expect is happening ‘behind closed doors’?

Same as a sit down restaurant that openly discourages members of a political party, garden club, gang etc, if they are to serve you and even think you are one of ‘those’, ordering could become exciting.

These owners are just cutting their own throats by even suggesting or hinting this kind of activity is allowed.


8 posted on 08/02/2019 2:20:19 PM PDT by xrmusn (6/98"HRC is cast as the Grandmother that lures Hansel & Gretel to the pot")
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To: Jyotishi

“Quinn then told the employee he was a paramedic and not a police officer. The employee said he wouldn’t serve ‘anyone with a badge.’ “

Guess he thinks the alligator will eat him last? WTF?


9 posted on 08/02/2019 2:20:44 PM PDT by Freedom4US
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To: Buckeye McFrog

I’m sure this employee is Amish.


10 posted on 08/02/2019 2:22:11 PM PDT by unixfox (Abolish Slavery, Repeal the 16th Amendment)
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To: Freedom4US

That’s why it’s such a relief eating at Chic-fin-A. You feel like you’re being served by actual human beings.


11 posted on 08/02/2019 2:24:21 PM PDT by Pravious
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Chic-fin-A = Chic-fil-A (obviously!!!)


12 posted on 08/02/2019 2:24:40 PM PDT by Pravious
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To: Jyotishi

It’s all good. If the fired employees are white, they can find work with antifa.


13 posted on 08/02/2019 2:25:05 PM PDT by lurk
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To: LeoTDB69

That piece of sh*t Obama created this culture of hate,hate,hate.


14 posted on 08/02/2019 2:26:50 PM PDT by shanover (...To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.-S.Adams)
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To: IC Ken

I own a business and will take ANYBODIES money.

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I don’t own a business but would still accept anybody’s money


15 posted on 08/02/2019 2:29:37 PM PDT by Graybeard58 (.Calling Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton Reverends is like calling dog shit tootsie rolls)
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To: IC Ken

Not me. We dont hire leftards and dont take their money, and hand it over to Dem causes. F em.


16 posted on 08/02/2019 2:34:25 PM PDT by max americana (Fired libtards from our company & did so happily at every election since 2008. I hope all libs die.)
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To: Jyotishi

“Quinn then told the employee he was a paramedic and not a police officer. The employee said he wouldn’t serve “anyone with a badge.”

And what exactly is this person’s plan when there’s a burglary at his home? Or he’s injured and needs medical help right away? Who would he expect to show up if his home was on fire? He’s a fool.


17 posted on 08/02/2019 2:44:45 PM PDT by Made In The USA (Next thing you know, 'ol Jed's a millionaire)
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To: Jyotishi

It is almost unbelievable that these twinkee snowflakes are everywhere nowadays.

It is absolutely the result of our antiAmerican Leftist education system.


18 posted on 08/02/2019 2:45:38 PM PDT by A strike (Import third world become third world)
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To: Jyotishi

I didn’t know Elizabeth Warren worked at McDonalds...

Guess she doesn’t, now.


19 posted on 08/02/2019 2:47:25 PM PDT by Mr Rogers (Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools)
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To: unixfox
Because that is what's important, isn't it sir?


20 posted on 08/02/2019 2:48:19 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire. Or both.)
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