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Confederate Flag In Pickup Prompts Battle At Fla. Company
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| May 2, 2008
Posted on 05/02/2008 8:56:18 AM PDT by stainlessbanner
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The flag is attached to Bobby Tillett's pickup truck, which he drives to work every day, WJXT reported. Because his employer has banned the flag from his parking lot, Tillett is forced to park far from his job.
To: stainlessbanner
I don’t see how this is a “free speech” issue. Private companies have always been free to restrict activities on their private property.
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posted on
05/02/2008 8:58:16 AM PDT
by
pnh102
(Save America - Ban Ethanol Now!)
To: stainlessbanner
I wonder if this company even realizes the can of worms it’s opened up.
Now every flag, bumper sticker, antenna topper, etc will be the subject of possible offense by someone.
I guess they have nothing better to do.
To: pnh102
yikes...you read the Constitution ? that makes you a radical right wing conspirator.
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posted on
05/02/2008 9:01:27 AM PDT
by
stylin19a
To: stainlessbanner
As a resident of Georgia, I have had a lot of time to think about this, and it makes me sad.
I’m sad for those who remember the ugly stain of racism that this flag represents, but I’m also sad for those who see it as a symbol of heritage and are angry that no one else can understand their specific cultural view of the flag.
The problem is that no one stood up for it during the years that it was tarnished by public demonstrations of racist, ignorant, propaganda. If a large group had stood up in the 50s, 60s, 70s,... and said, “This is not a racist symbol”, then I would say that this whole controversy is unfair. The sad truth is that not many people fought for its sanctity, while klansmen and skinheads made it their own.
It could have been a symbol of state’s rights and southern culture, but instead it has unfortunately turned into a hateful symbol of intolerance.
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posted on
05/02/2008 9:03:36 AM PDT
by
dr.zaeus
To: stainlessbanner
If you’re worried about how your company will be perceived, you probably shouldn’t name it “BJ’s, Wholesale”.
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posted on
05/02/2008 9:04:08 AM PDT
by
Question Liberal Authority
(There's more proof that Operation Chaos is working than there is proof that Global Warming is real.)
To: stainlessbanner
Bobby Tillett said. "If you believe in something that strong (you) should have no problem whatsoever to fly it." - there is no problem, you just can't do it at work - you want to fly the flag on your pickup truck at work? get another job that allows such things.
To: Question Liberal Authority
If youre worried about how your company will be perceived, you probably shouldnt name it BJs, Wholesale. Post of the Day!
To: Slapshot68
NAACP bumper stickers offend me.
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posted on
05/02/2008 9:09:00 AM PDT
by
Rebelbase
(Carbon is the fifth most abundant element on the planet.)
To: SF Republican
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posted on
05/02/2008 9:09:49 AM PDT
by
Past Your Eyes
(Bill Clinton: Life Member of the Liars' Club.)
To: stainlessbanner
Let it furl on the way from the chicken farm to the job then pack it up go to work take BJ’S $$$ get back in the truck un pack ole glory, furl it and head home.. Sorry Bobbie T but you may be shopping for a new job shortly.
To: Question Liberal Authority
My first thought...
LOL...
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posted on
05/02/2008 9:10:45 AM PDT
by
ejonesie22
(Haley Barbour 2012, Because he has experience in Disaster Recovery.)
To: Rebelbase
Then dont allow them at the company you own
To: stainlessbanner
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posted on
05/02/2008 9:12:15 AM PDT
by
carton253
(www.headquartersanv.blogspot.com -- for conversations about the Army of Northern Virginia.)
To: stainlessbanner
10 to 1 it has multiple UF Gators stickers too.
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posted on
05/02/2008 9:12:50 AM PDT
by
mikeus_maximus
(We don't need a Ferengi President!)
"I'm standing by my guns ... or my flag," Tillett said. Guy sounds bitter
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posted on
05/02/2008 9:12:59 AM PDT
by
Oztrich Boy
(Holy State or Holy King - Or Holy People's Will - Have no truck with the senseless thing.)
To: pnh102
Well, I just called BJ’s and cancelled my membership. I demanded a refund, too.
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posted on
05/02/2008 9:13:20 AM PDT
by
Emperor Palpatine
("There is no civility, only politics.")
To: stainlessbanner
I guess this is just like back yard football... losers walk.
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posted on
05/02/2008 9:13:22 AM PDT
by
rwilson99
(Barrack Obama... more in common with Archie Bunker than Tiger Woods)
To: dr.zaeus
As a resident of Georgia, I have had a lot of time to think about this, and it makes me sad. Im sad for those who remember the ugly stain of racism that this flag represents, but Im also sad for those who see it as a symbol of heritage and are angry that no one else can understand their specific cultural view of the flag. The problem is that no one stood up for it during the years that it was tarnished by public demonstrations of racist, ignorant, propaganda. If a large group had stood up in the 50s, 60s, 70s,... and said, This is not a racist symbol, then I would say that this whole controversy is unfair. The sad truth is that not many people fought for its sanctity, while klansmen and skinheads made it their own. It could have been a symbol of states rights and southern culture, but instead it has unfortunately turned into a hateful symbol of intolerance.Bingo. As a resident of Georgia, I came to the same conclusion. It's not simply a historical artifact or celebration of ancestry anymore.
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posted on
05/02/2008 9:15:30 AM PDT
by
mikeus_maximus
(We don't need a Ferengi President!)
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