What a shock
Posted on 08/16/2005 7:52:18 AM PDT by RnMomof7
The American Red Cross fired an employee, Michael Hartman, for expressing his disagreement with homosexuality.
Hartman had been a volunteer and donor for the Red Cross for over 30 years when he became an employee at the San Diego, California, center. He had been there for about eight months when, in the latter part of May 2005, a mass e-mail was sent to employees reminding everyone that June was Gay and Lesbian Pride Month and employees were encouraged to "observe" the celebration.
The e-mail, distributed by Chief Diversity Officer David Wilkins, stated, "It is my pleasure to announce that June will be recognized as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month at national headquarters…It is only fitting that we reinforce our organization's commitment to inclusion…by recognizing this important group and celebrating the many accomplishments they have made to our organization…I'd like to take this opportunity during the month of June to encourage field units to extend their reach into gay and lesbian communities."
As a Christian, Hartman was concerned by the e-mail and expressed his sentiments to his female supervisor, "who did not care." He then e-mailed several head administrators, who immediately called him into the Red Cross regional center in Pomona, California. Hartman was reprimanded and told that his e-mail was "not appropriate."
The "inappropriate" e-mail that Hartman sent contained the following statements:
"I would like to start by stating that I am a Christian not willing to compromise my beliefs to promote the agenda of the homosexual community. I would also like to say that I think it's disgraceful that while most of us [at the Red Cross] are trying to save lives, a select few are using this organization to promote their own lifestyles which in my opinion are unacceptable."
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another nail in the IIRC coffin. remember all those people who stood in line for hours on 9/11 to donate blood that was later tossed out?
He needs to get a hold of Boy Edwards and file a lawsuit.
Thought this might be of interest
Do they celebrate Christmas here?
Feels more like Marxism than political correctness.
A bit of old news, actually. More comments here: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1457517/posts
Well I guess the IIRC will not get my nmoney no more.
"Chief Diversity Officer" David Wilkins weeding out the Christians.
I thought it interesting as it is our blood supply that was at risk because of the AIDS epidemic .
From now on if blood is needed I will do a direct donation, no more Red Cross
And definitely no more money to them.
Man Fired By American Red Cross For Not Celebrating Homosexuality
Just put on your party dress and blow your noisemaker, Mike.
By the way, your noisemaker's name is Phil.
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How does one donate directly? The only blod drives or facilities I have seen are all done by the IIRC.
I've observed these celebrations before, and have no wish to do so again.
Perhaps the best way to observe these celebrations is to turn one's back on them.
Just don't bend over.
A "community" that stresses inclusion, while actively and aggressively excluding those who disagree.
Thing is, this man was disagreeing with the active promotion of homosexuality. He wasn't insisting on excluding gays, or even of forcing gay people to hide their sexuality. He was only voicing his opinion that he thought it was inappropriate for the Red Cross to encourage him to embrace a lifestyle he disagreed with, and for them use company resources to do so.
What a shock
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