"Thank You for coming X. As you are probably aware, we are under new ownership and there are concerns of existing regulations not being upheld by our employees such as yourself. Are you aware that our policies state, 'No other buttons, badges, pins or insignia of any kind are permitted to be worn' on the employee uniform?"
"Yes Sir I am aware of that statement in the employee handbook. I have been with the company for 2 years and have taken great pride in being an ideal employee."
"Great!! Then you'll completely understand when we fire you for breaking our rules?"
"Wait, What? I've gotten great reviews and compliments from management since the time I've been here. What are you talking about?"
"X, we just went over this. I asked if you were aware of our policy and you clearly stated that you were. So, I'll give you a chance to avoid termination if you just remove that very small unobtrusive piece of "flare" that you have on our uniform directly above your name tag."
"You couldn't possibly mean the "American Flag" lapel, could you? Many guests have commented on it very positively. Have there been complaints?"
"There have not been complaints X, however once again, it clearly, and you admitted that you were aware of this, states in our Employee Handbook, 'No other buttons, badges, pins or insignia of any kind are permitted to be worn' on the employee uniform. Will you remove this symbol of your patriotism and freedom from our uniform so as not to possibly offend our guests who have not complained?"
"This is a lapel that represents my pride in my country and I feel very strongly about displaying this, just as I feel strongly about taking great care of our guests."
"Please clock out and don't come back. Thank You!"
What the heck is wrong with people in this country. We have lost way too many freedoms over the years and it appears to be a disease that is wrecking our abilities to honor the ideas of freedom in every aspect. This is just a silly, childish display of how to live life. Nobody is ever happy or content with 'living', only of running everything by the book. We as a country need to break free from this horrible outlook and love each other no matter the differences. We were founded on freedom and we need to work hard to get back to that place once again. It no longer exists, for that I am sure, and it's been a long time since it has. Let's start making a change today in whatever way makes you feel good. FREEDOM is our right and the only thing worth fighting for.
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/2011/10/16/2011-10-16_florida_hotel_worker_fired_for_refusing_to_take_off_american_flag_lapel_pin.html
James
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