Comments on: FL Man Fired Over ‘Under God’ Button

By: Liberals Demise

Liberals Demise — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:32:28 +0000

I wonder if NASCAR will weigh in on this seeing Home Depot sponsors a car in its’ racing format.

As a NASCAR redneck I am all for boycotting HD until they come down out of the obamasphere and whiff pure oxygen.

NASCAR Nation is to big to fail but Home Depot is not!!

By: Colonel1961

Colonel1961 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:08:13 +0000

‘In God We Trust’. I guess the Home Depot doesn’t accept US coins…

(Sorry BillK, missed your post.)

By: TerryAnne

TerryAnne — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:16:08 +0000

I don’t understand this part of the original article (well, I do, but I’m incensed by it):

“Because it’s a private business, not one that’s owned and operated by the government, it doesn’t have to operate under the free speech provisions of the First Amendment,” Masinter said.

What about: Because it’s a private business, operated within the confines of the United States, it does have to operate under the free speech provisions of the First Amendment.

Or is that Amendment only applicable to portions of our media?

By: Yarddog1

Yarddog1 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:42:16 +0000

This is not all.

On Malkin’s site there was mention of Home Depot sposoring a gay pride event in California with a link to photos of that event. Apparently, they have sponsored other such events and even had children’s activity booths there.

I am rarely shocked by anything. However, I was taken aback by what was going on in broad daylight in full sight. Depravity is too mild a word to describe it. I haven’t shopped at the Depot since. I can’t understand what these knotheads in management are thinking.

By: BillK

BillK — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:13:00 +0000

I suggest readers go to check out at Home Depot and, when pulling out cash, mention the “In God We Trust” printed on it and state “I wouldn’t want you to violate corporate guidelines and get fired if I give these to you” and leave the merchandise at the register.

By: wirenut

wirenut — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:20:25 +0000

This is a tough one, I agree with what he wore. I would absolutely become unglued if it was a “I heart Mao” button. Clean up at checkout 5!
Wear the flag proudly and if you do ,we know you believe. I think this is an opening for the left. Think about it! If Che or the Castro bros are your gods, do they get buttons too? Our flag already has a religious significance due to its founding. Lets not let others diminish it and allow other tripe to be on the same field. This is about lefty wants a shot at the checkout.

By: Confucius

Confucius — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:20:33 +0000

The button’s message doesn’t matter.

The fact is that Mr. Keezer wore the button for more than a year without Home Depot ever enforcing its dress code.

It has been established in a court of law that if a company chooses not to enforce a policy over a period of time, then the company releases its right to enforce the policy at a later date.

Mr. Keezer should sue.

By: TwilightZoned

TwilightZoned — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:28:46 +0000

It would be a hoot for everyone to pick up a One nation under God pin
and wear it every single time they enter a Home Depot. I’d certainly
be willing to keep one in the car for just such occasions.

Then again, Lowes and Ace aren’t too far from HD.

By: blankertross

blankertross — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:30:35 +0000

The question for everyone out there is “Do you believe in God?” and another question “Is the mention of God’s name somehow bad for the country or does it hurt anyone?” I for one have never been politically correct. So when someone loses their job because they are proud of the heritage of the USA and mention God, I say do not trade with that company any more. I will never shop at Home Depot again. That is my free choice. SO DON’T SHOP AT HOME DEPOT ANY MORE. LET OTHERS KNOW WHAT THEY DID. LET THEM CHOOSE NOT SHOPPING AT HOME DEPOT. WE STILL HAVE THE FREEDOM. Soon the Democrats will tell you where you can shop, what you can eat, what you can say, where you can meet, if you can pray, if you get medical treatment or not. Liberals do not get it. Communists are here and in charge. Standby.

By: conservativegirl

conservativegirl — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:26:11 +0000

My guess … a fellow worker reported the “infraction” OR a customer reported to Home Depot management that they were offended by the pin.

By: proreason

proreason — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:39:28 +0000

hmmmm.

I’m always a little suspicious that there is something else going on with these stories. Was this guy reading the Bible at work or was he prosthelytizing?

But if all he did was wear the button and quietly read the Bible, there must be some real loons in Home Depot Management.

“One nation under God” is about as iinnocuous as you can get.

By: ilzito guacamolito

ilzito guacamolito — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:41:22 +0000

~ The American flag button Keezer wore in the Florida store since March 2008 says “One nation under God, indivisible.” ~

Home Depot is really on top of things if it took them 1-1/2 years to ask him to remove the button.