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Bigoted Co-worker

So, I've been working at my job for over a year, and I love the job. I don't however, so much like a few of my co-workers. It's really only 4 people, but they're people who have a say in how things run here. They pick on me from time to time, usually about things I have no control over. They make fun of my clothes because I wear the same clothes often because I don't have enough money to buy a ton of clothes like they seem to. I have to spend my money on rent, car payments, student loans, and all the other bills a young, married guy has to pay for. They're all single, and didn't have to pay for college.

But, I can deal with that kind of thing. I'm not bothered by it that much. However, there's one guy in that group of four who dislikes me because I'm Jewish. He's single, overweight, and can't find a girl who'll go out with him. He constantly rips on me for benign things, and then makes comments about my being Jewish. I'm not allowed to really say anything, because I'll be seen as negative and "not a team player" because he's friends with the bosses. I can't make a complaint to anyone.

I finally got fed up with him yesterday. We had a company potluck, and I brought a very large macaroni salad that my wife was nice enough to make for everyone. As I was leaving the conference room where all the food was set up, I overheard him say to someone else, "Are you really going to eat his nasty Jew food?" I immediately turned around, and did the whole, "What did you just say?" I did it in the most non-threatening way I possibly could so that he couldn't get the impression that I wanted to fight him. He turned red and didn't really say anything. I pointed out that everyone in the room heard his comment, and now everyone knows what a bigot he is. I then took by large bowl of macaroni salad that only two people had gotten the chance to taste, and went to leave the room. Another person said, "But I didn't get any of that! Bring it back! I wanted some!" I turned around and said, "No, *** ruined it for everyone. Now, nobody gets any. You can thank him." I put it in the kitchen and let people have some, but I wanted to make a point.

Apparently, my point wasn't well received. In fact it was completely turned around on me. This guy went to the boss and told him I flipped out at everyone for no reason. So my boss started giving me a lecture on how I need to change my attitude toward people in the office. Right as I'm about to blow my top, he asks me if I have anything to say. So, I told him what actually happened, and had everyone who was in the room when it happened back my story up. It's the first time that I've felt anyone was on my side as long as I've worked here. So then, after hearing everyone basically say that this guy lied to him, my boss said, "Well, what do you want me to do about it?" I responded with, "That's not my area of expertise. That's up to you. But I can tell you that if you choose to do nothing, I'll be very disappointed." I walked out without another word, and haven't heard anything since. I seriously doubt I will either, because they like to take a "let it die" stance on just about everything that comes up.

This guy is what's wrong with the world today. He's an ignorant, intolerant, bigoted loser.

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this e-mail came around my job
Submitted by wolfietherat on Fri, 09/21/2007 - 17:07.

This is an email that was forwarded around our office. I am not muslim but I found it insulting, there are Muslims that work here and I wouldn't want them to see it. I forwarded it to our head of Human Resources with a note that she might want to send people a reminder about forwarding emails of this kind. She told me "Oh, Wolfietherat, we always send those around, you should be used to it". I said "what if you took out the word Muslum and inserted the word Black, or Women, then how would people take the email?" She simply shrugged her shoulders. I am just going to sit back and wait for all hell to break loose on that woman. Oh, to top it off, she said "I thought you were forwarding it around." That was the biggest insult, that she would think I was so damn feebleminded to send that crap around.
Anyway, Your guy, your boss and my human resource director, they are what is wrong with the world.

Here is the e-mail:

From a Corrections Officer.

Allah or the Lord Jesus Christ? ..A Bit Scary

This is very interesting and just a bit scary .The Muslim religion is the
fastest growing religion per capita in the United States , especially in the
minority races!!!

Allah or The Lord Jesus Christ? ... By Rick Mathes

Last month I attended my annual training session that's required for
maintaining my state prison security clearance. During the training session
there was a presentation by three speakers representing the Roman Catholic,
Protestant and Muslim faiths, w ho explained each of their beliefs.

I was particularly interested in what the Islami c Imam had to say. The
Imam gave a great presentation of the basics of Islam, complete with a
video. After the presentations, time was provided for questions and
answers.

When it was my turn, I directed my question to the Imam and asked: "Please,
correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that most Imams and clerics of
Islam have declared a holy jihad [Holy war] against the infidels of the
world and, that by killing an infidel, (which is a command to all Muslims)
they are assured of a place in heaven. If that's the case, can you give me
the definition of an infidel?"

There was no disagreement with my statements and, without hesitation, he
replied, "Non-believers! "

I responded, "So, let me make sure I have this straight. All followers of
Allah have been commanded to kill everyone who is not of your faith so they
can have a place in heaven. Is that correct?"

The expressio n on his face changed from one of authority and command to
that of "a little boy who had just been caught with his hand in the cookie
jar." He sheepishly replied, "Yes."

I then stated, "Well, sir, I have a real problem trying to imagine Pope
John Paul commanding all Catholics to kill those of your faith or Dr.
Stanley ordering all Protestants to do the same in order to guarantee them a
place in heaven!"
The Imam was speechless!

I continued, "I also have problem with being your 'friend' when you and your
brother clerics are telling your followers to kill me! Let me ask you a
question. Would you rather have your Allah, who tells you to kill me in
order for you to go to heaven, or my Jesus who tell s me to love you because
I am going to heaven and He wants you to be there with me?"
You could have heard a pin drop as the Imam hung his head in shame. < BR>Needless to say, the organizers and/or promoters of the 'Diversification'
training seminar were Not happy with Rick's way of dealing with the Islamic
Imam and exposing the truth about the Muslims' beliefs.

In twenty years there will be enough Muslim voters in the U.S. to elect the
President! I think everyone in the U.S. should be required to read this,
but with the Liberal justice system, liberal media and the ACLU, there is no
way this will be widel y publicized. Please pass this on to all your e-mail
contacts.

This is a true story and the author, Rick Mathes, is a well-known leader in
prison ministry.

The Man who walks with God always gets to his destination.

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I live in 99.9% white city fu
Submitted by Intolerance on Fri, 09/21/2007 - 19:17.

I live in 99.9% white city full of bigots and rednecks. I fucking hate it. When I'm not listening to how "digusting" and "immoral" gay people are, I have to hear my inbred coworkers complaining that they had to move because of the "niggers" moving into the area. I stood up and said something to them once, and it hasn't changed anything.

I'm sorry you have to deal with that kind of shit at your job. You may be able to take legal action since you had a whole room full of witnesses.

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This is why I am very skeptic
Submitted by Xstate on Sat, 09/22/2007 - 21:48.

This is why I am very skeptical of working for any company that has religious tones in it. I'm not convinced that most religions in the world are very good at running anything, and I think that forcing people together from different faiths usually causes friction.

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