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No Hate
  1. Signatures
    652 out of 1,000
    Petitioning
    1. United Airline's & Homophobic Flight Attendant Veronica Lawrence
  2. Created By
    Brad Lamm
    New York, NY
About this Petition Petition Letter Petition Updates

In December 17, 2010 I was on UNITED FLIGHT 438 from LAX to JFK when United Flight Attendant Veronica Lawrence attempted to joke with me -- unbeknownst that I am gay -- and used the words "FAG" & "FAGGOT" & "QUEER."

Since that time, I have asked United and Veronica Lawrence for an apology. After more than nine months, I was informed by a letter from United's insurance group that "after investigation, we have determined the homophobic event you described did not occur."

I had no choice but to sue United Airlines in New York Small Claims court for the cost of the flight along with two round-trip First Class tickets and an apology. The money and the tickets I will donate to THE TREVOR PROJECT - a suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth.

Small Claims Court cannot compel an apology - but I believe it is an imperative step in righting this wrong. Hate speech is unacceptable anywhere and in any circumstance.

For a fare-paying customer, it is unprofessional, intimidating and unsafe to be subjected to such bigoted and abusive behavior from an airline employee whose primary responsibility is to insure the safety of its passengers.

Don't you think it's time to apologize (FINALLY!) United Airlines and Veronica Lawrence?! I do.

- Brad Lamm

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Apologize for using "FAG" & "FAGGOT" & "QUEER" by United Flight Attendant

Greetings,

I just signed the following petition addressed to: United Airline's & Flight Attendant Veronica Lawrence.

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Apologize for using "FAG" & "FAGGOT" & "QUEER" on a flight from LAX to JFK

In December 17, 2010 I was on a flight from LAX to JFK when United Flight Attendant Veronica Lawrence attempted to joke with me, and used the words "FAG" & "FAGGOT" & "QUEER."

Since that time, I have asked United and Veronica Lawrence for an apology. After more than nine months, I was informed by a letter from United's insurance group that "after investigation, we have determined the homophobic event you described did not occur."

I have now sued United in New York Small Claims court for the cost of the flight along with two round-trip First Class tickets and an apology. The money and the tickets I will donate to THE TREVOR PROJECT - a suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth. Small Claims Court cannot compel an apology - but I believe it is an imperative step in righting this wrong.

Hate speech is unacceptable anywhere. On a flight one pays for, it is unprofessional and bigoted.

Don't you think it's time to apologize (FINALLY!) United Airlines and Veronica Lawrence?! I do.

- Brad Lamm

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