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Gay Man Was Harassed At Work For Being A ‘Cocksucker,’ Court Says It Won’t Do A Thing About It

BY ZACK FORD

http://thinkprogress.org/lgbt/2015/10/30/3717515/missouri-discrimination-ruling/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tptop3&utm_term=4&utm_content=1
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After a public kiss, vacationing lesbian couple violently arrested in Hawaii by off-duty cop

by Jen Hayden

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/10/29/1442109/-After-a-public-kiss-vacationing-lesbian-couple-violently-arrested-in-Hawaii-by-off-duty-cop?detail=email#

Comments

[chaquir.livejournal.com]

it's still not improving over there now is it. :(

[thespian15.livejournal.com]

Some things have changed for the better, aka gay marriage, but I think it has also gotten way too acceptable to be an open bigot/hater. :(

[chaquir.livejournal.com]

I think, before it gets acceptable in your country that we're a decade into the future (the least)

[thespian15.livejournal.com]

For supposedly beint the "world leader" we are so backward here. UGH.......

[chaquir.livejournal.com]

jep. :(

[kaishin108.livejournal.com]

Jeez, Louse!

Missouri, what is wrong with that messed up state. Often I reflect on how my Dad was from Missouri and how horribly prejudice he was :-/
I know it sounds like I am putting down a whole state but well, let's say, their laws.

But Hawaii? I really thought they were more progressive than that, *sigh*.

[thespian15.livejournal.com]

Yes, very disappointing of Hawaii. :(

I was going to say, how does Missouri elect a Democrat Senator and then have crap like that, but I don't think she's the most Liberal of Senators either. :(

[kaishin108.livejournal.com]

Oh I see, their senator :-/

[thespian15.livejournal.com]

Of course she is tons better then the "legitimate" rape guy that ran against her last time. :o

[kaishin108.livejournal.com]

Oh gosh!

[thespian15.livejournal.com]

/A lot of sick people in this world. :o

[kaishin108.livejournal.com]

That is for sure, and I find that very sad :-(

[britalone.livejournal.com]

Just when you think things are getting better, they get worse!

[thespian15.livejournal.com]

Yeah, they don't eveny try to hide their disgustingness any more. :o

[davesmusictank.livejournal.com]

Oh man,this really sucks. I mean, what are these courts and police bastards thinking. Don't they have better things to do than catch real criminals. just find it so pathetic, and it makes me so damn angry.

[thespian15.livejournal.com]

What find disturbing is in the old days they would hide behind white robes, or the cover of darkness. Now their bigotry and hatred are right out in the open and with a badge. UGH...

[ellierachael.livejournal.com]

How can this shit still be going on and accepted by so many people? :(

[thespian15.livejournal.com]

Great question. :(
It really makes me sick to think that just the wrong elections results next year could reverse all the good that has happened recently. :o

[sistrmoon.livejournal.com]

Did you see the update on the first article?

[thespian15.livejournal.com]

No I haven't. :o
What has happened?

[sistrmoon.livejournal.com]

UPDATE NOV 2, 2015 2:42 PM
Cook Paper President Joe Jurden sent ThinkProgress a statement Sunday evening disputing the allegations made in Pittman's suit. Because the courts have dismissed the case, there has never been discovery to assess the merit of the allegations, which Jurden rejects outright. Instead, he claims it his company that has been demonized by Pittman's accusations of discrimination:

Discrimination is a real problem in our country, and even today there are numerous instances where gay and lesbian people are treated unfairly.

The case of James Pittman vs. Cook Paper Recycling Corp. is not one of these instances.

In recent days, publicity about this case has resulted in hateful allegations hurled at me and Cook Paper Recycling. In some instances, threats of violence have been made against company employees, me and my family.

I am disappointed that those who would seek fairness and due process for gay and lesbian people are so quick to dismiss these common courtesies when judging others.

In an effort to set the record straight, here are the facts:

Mr. Pittman made his sexual orientation known to us when he first interviewed for a position with our company. In his seven years of employment, he at various times was a guest in my home and the homes of other employees. Further, many employees of Cook Paper Recycling-including myself-were guests in his home. He was a member of the team no different than any other employee, and was treated with courtesy and respect.

At no time was Mr. Pittman ever subjected to name-calling or derision by me or any other employee. That sort of behavior is simply not tolerated at our company and is grounds for termination.

When Mr. Pittman’s employment was terminated, he chose to pursue legal action based on his sexual orientation.

Defending a lawsuit is expensive, especially for a small business. It takes up time and money that could otherwise be used to run our business and create jobs and commerce. In order to expedite the matter, we cited the laws of the State of Missouri to make our case. Both the Circuit Court and the Appellate Court ruled in our favor.

I realize this is an important and highly emotional issue for our society, and we believe everyone should be treated fairly. But please keep in mind fair treatment applies to me, Cook Paper Recycling and the employees of the company, too.

[thespian15.livejournal.com]

Call me a little biased on the subject, but he seems to protest a little too much.

Unfortunately, He Said/She Said type cases rarely get any where. :(

[sistrmoon.livejournal.com]

I'd be curious what the other employees would say. Of course, they might be afraid of losing their jobs. Former employees employed at the time of the incidents would be best.

[thespian15.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I doubt it's a total lovefest. :p