Reinstate Robert Pattison- The Detroit Firefighter Fired Over A Watermelon!


Reinstate Robert Pattison- The Detroit Firefighter Fired Over A Watermelon!
The Issue
This is wrongful termination. Its a firefighter's tradition to bring a gift when you first come to the station.A man lost his job over bringing fruit...FRUIT....to meet his new coworkers. When will this nonsense stop?!
From Fox 2 "A Detroit Firefighter (probationary) was FIRED from the department for bringing a watermelon with a pink bow to a firehouse which is predominantly African American. The 41 year old firefighter, who just graduated from the academy told us he brought it as a nice gesture to meet his new crew. We’re told many firefighters were instantly offended and called it racially insensitive. The firefighter has been discharged."

The Issue
This is wrongful termination. Its a firefighter's tradition to bring a gift when you first come to the station.A man lost his job over bringing fruit...FRUIT....to meet his new coworkers. When will this nonsense stop?!
From Fox 2 "A Detroit Firefighter (probationary) was FIRED from the department for bringing a watermelon with a pink bow to a firehouse which is predominantly African American. The 41 year old firefighter, who just graduated from the academy told us he brought it as a nice gesture to meet his new crew. We’re told many firefighters were instantly offended and called it racially insensitive. The firefighter has been discharged."

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Petition created on October 7, 2017