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Gentlemen,
Did a quick search and did not see this posted. From unknown to hated by a nation in 24 hours. Picture is located in the link bellow.
BOSTON (CBS) – Two women have been placed on unpaid leave from their jobs after their photo at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia angered thousands of people on Facebook.
Lindsey Stone was visiting the Tomb of the Unknowns last month on a business trip when she posed for a picture next to a sign that reads “silence and respect.”
In the photo, Stone is pretending to yell and she’s showing her middle finger.
The photo, taken by a co-worker, went viral and sparked thousands of angry comments.
Some of those comments were posted on the Facebook page of their employer, Living Independently Forever, Inc.,(LIFE) a non-profit organization in Hyannis that helps adults with disabilities on Cape Cod.
The uproar forced the organization to post this statement Tuesday afternoon:
“On Nov. 19 at approximately 6 p.m., we became aware that one of our employees had posted an offensive, inappropriate photograph on her personal Facebook page. The photo was taken at a national historic site in October by a fellow employee during a trip to Washington, D.C. attended by 40 residents and eight staff. The photo has since been removed from Facebook, and both employees have been placed on unpaid leave pending the results of an internal investigation.
This photograph in no way reflects the opinions or values of the LIFE organization, which holds our nation’s veterans in the highest regard. We are proud to have veterans serving on our staff and board of trustees, and we value their service. The men and women who have selflessly fought and sacrificed their lives to protect the rights and lives of Americans deserve our utmost respect and gratitude. We are acutely aware that this photo has done a disservice to veterans and we are deeply saddened that it was taken and shared in a public medium.”
WBZ-TV has reached out to Stone and her co-worker for comment, but has not heard from them yet.
Source: http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/11/20/facebook-photo-of-plymouth-woman-at-tomb-of-the-unknowns-sparks-outrage/
Fuck the "PC" version on that link.
Here's the BITCH in all her "Glory" ....
32 CFR 553.22 - Visitors' rules for the Arlington National Cemetery.
(13) Engage in any disorderly conduct within the Cemetery grounds. For purposes of this section, a person shall be guilty of disorderly conduct if, with purpose to cause, or with knowledge that he is likely to cause, public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, he:
(i) Engages in, promotes, instigates, encourages, or aids and abets fighting, or threatening, violent or tumultuous behavior;
(ii) Yells, utters loud and boisterous language or makes other unreasonably loud noise;
(iii) Interrupts or disturbs a memorial service or ceremony;
(iv) Utters to any person present abusive, insulting, profane, indecent or otherwise provocative language or gesture that by its very utterance tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace;
(v) Obstructs movement on the streets, sidewalks, or pathways of the Cemetery grounds without prior authorization by competent authority;
(vi) Disobeys a proper request or order by the Superintendent, Cemetery special police, park police, or other competent authority to disperse or to leave the Cemetery grounds; or
(vii) Otherwise creates a hazardous or physically offensive condition by any act not authorized by competent authority.
charlietwo
11-20-2012, 13:28
Her Facebook page has been swarmed with ill-wishers.
That's probably the only negative consequences she will receive. She will be applauded by some and protected by others, especially in her neck of the woods.
EDIT: I stand corrected! Maybe I should read the actual posted story :D Looks like her company stomped her. I predict she will find a job at the Daily Kos in a few weeks.
Stargazer
11-20-2012, 13:51
The company she works for has been hit with a slew of comments as well -- mine included.
I am glad to see the company has taken the actions noted in the article.
Apperently this story has gone International.
U.S. woman suspended from job after posting controversial Facebook photo at Tomb of the Unknowns
Lindsey Stone was placed on unpaid leave after posting a photo of herself raising her middle finger at the Tomb of the Unkowns
Two Massachusetts women have been suspended from their jobs after one of them posted a Facebook photo showing her raising a middle finger and pretending to shout at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery.
Lindsey Stone posed next to a sign that read "Silence and Respect" in the photo that was shot by a colleague while on a business trip. After posting the pic to Facebook, she received several angry comments.
Stone replied, "Whoa whoa whoa... wait. This is just us, being the douchebags that we are, challenging authority in general. Much like the pic posted the night before, of me smoking right next to a no smoking sign. OBVIOUSLY we meant NO disrespect to people that serve or have served our country."
The apology wasn't enough for some Facebook users, who created a "Fire Lindsey Stone" page. Others posted angry comments on the Facebook page of LIFE, the Cape Cod-based non-profit where Stone works.
On Tuesday, LIFE announced that Stone and her co-worker "have been placed on unpaid leave pending the results of an internal investigation."
"This photograph in no way reflects the opinions or values of the LIFE organization, which holds our nation's veterans in the highest regard."
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http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/woman+suspended+from+after+posting+Facebook+photo+ Tomb+Unknowns/7584132/story.html
She is right about one thing ..... She IS a douchebag !!!!
Hmmmm, what's the lyrics to that country song from a few years back?
"When I fight authority ... authority always wins."
[If it doesn't win, it isn't authority].:)
The Reaper
11-20-2012, 17:46
....“The photo was taken at a national historic site in October by a fellow employee during a trip to Washington, D.C. attended by 40 residents and eight staff....
Bullshit.
It was the nation's premier Veteran's Cemetery, and her actions were inappropriate, disrespectful, and since the group was there on official business, reflective of the employer as well.
I would like to see her offered six months of digging graves there, or working in a VA Medical Center, or termination. It should follow her for a long time, regardless.
I think this is one of those rare occasions where the "C word" should be applied.
TR
Bullshit.
It was the nation's premier Veteran's Cemetery, and her actions were inappropriate, disrespectful, and since the group was there on official business, reflective of the employer as well.
I would like to see her offered six months of digging graves there, or working in a VA Medical Center, or termination. It should follow her for a long time, regardless.
I think this is one of those rare occasions where the "C word" should be applied.
TR
Working in the VA hospital would be the proper consequences for her thoughtless actions but her presence would dishonor our brave wounded soldiers. Being forced to leave our country and live in mid-east for awhile might enlighten her jaded outlook on our fallen heroes, but I doubt it. We are moving into uncharted territory if you catch my drift.
longrange1947
11-20-2012, 18:42
Sorry, I would not want this "thing" anywhere near a warrior, even to change his bedpan is too good for her. She has just bought a bag full of life lessons, I doubt this "douche bag" will learn though, no maturity and her parents never whipped her "ugly ass" for being a "douche bag".
My 2 cents on this c***.
Sorry, I would not want this "thing" anywhere near a warrior, even to change his bedpan is too good for her. She has just bought a bag full of life lessons, I doubt this "douche bag" will learn though, no maturity and her parents never whipped her "ugly ass" for being a "douche bag".
My 2 cents on this c***.
This DB proves Einstein's comment;
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."
TacOfficer
11-20-2012, 19:03
So this "DB" thinks it kinda of cute to mock fallen warriors?
I have a great cell in mind for her, with a certain aroma and distinguished company. Then she can go clean the above the mentioned bedpans in the back alley of the VA Hospital. It should be her only career opportunity of the future.
Why do people show photos of themselves doing something stupid so that everyone can see?
Sorry, I would not want this "thing" anywhere near a warrior, even to change his bedpan is too good for her. She has just bought a bag full of life lessons, I doubt this "douche bag" will learn though, no maturity and her parents never whipped her "ugly ass" for being a "douche bag".
My 2 cents on this c***.
Two cents on this c*** is way over spending...
Why do people show photos of themselves doing something stupid so that everyone can see?
Two words .....
ATTENTION
WHORE
.... and that's what this DOUCHEBAG is, nothing more than a spoiled ATTENTION WHORE.
dollarbill
11-20-2012, 20:46
Another prime example of how people don't think before they act. One thing about it is no matter where she goes or what job she applies for, she'll be seen for exactly what she is. A self centered dumb ass.
Barbarian
11-20-2012, 20:57
In the photo, Stone is pretending to yell and she’s showing her middle finger.
How mature.
Some things are sacred, and much deserving of respect. I hope the disdain of a nation, reframes her perspective.
From the "Fire Lindsy Stone" FB page .....
Spoke with an employee from LIFE who has told me there are Veterans on the board and that she will be fired. No time hack as yet. Awaiting info on her accomplice...
This Gent who set up this page this morning, is himself a wounded worrior, receiving his wounds in Iraq, has been running with this thing since the DOUCHEBAG posted her picture.
Bravo Zulu to him and all the work he has done.
Unapologetic Soldier
11-21-2012, 04:29
Her actions (or lack of maturity) are a testament to her sterile charter. I hope she gets fired and her reputation follows her when she interviews for a new job.
Interviewer: Do you have a problem with authority, or taking directions from superiors?
I've used the *c* word sparingly over the years, one for that bitch "whose name shall not be spoken"...and a few others. I'd add this broad to the list.
bandycpa
11-21-2012, 07:41
Why do people show photos of themselves doing something stupid so that everyone can see?
In 20 years (or less), they'll be asking themselves that same question.
The quest for personal attention is a lot more prevalent today than it has ever been. The ability to post photos with the click of a button (from the computer or phone) has bypassed the "Are You Sure?" button that we have in our head. Filters are traded in for feel-good, and common sense for "likes" and "retweets".
Of course, maybe that's just me getting older and crankier.
"You kids get off of my lawn!".
Immature, impulsive, inappropriate @$$hattery to be photographed and posted on FB or some other social networking web-site - thought to be funny/cute/clever/whatever until called on it - a signature mark of this generation's slowly developing frontal lobes.
And then there are GOs, Congressmen, socialites, and escorts e-mailing nude photos to each other...troops peeing on dead bodies or using SS runes as some sort of unit symbol and being photographed as if it was all OK..."Et-cet-era...et-cet-era...et-cet-era."**
Sad it all is.
And so it goes...
Richard :munchin
**The King and I
Immature, impulsive, inappropriate @$$hattery to be photographed and posted on FB or some other social networking web-site - thought to be funny/cute/clever/whatever until called on it - a signature mark of this generation's slowly developing frontal lobes.
And then there are GOs, Congressmen, socialites, and escorts e-mailing nude photos to each other...troops peeing on dead bodies or using SS runes as some sort of unit symbol and being photographed as if it was all OK..."Et-cet-era...et-cet-era...et-cet-era."**
Sad it all is.
And so it goes...
Richard :munchin
**The King and I
Nail on the head, brother...as always. Steel on target.
Ret10Echo
11-21-2012, 08:36
Why do people show photos of themselves doing something stupid so that everyone can see?
Because there are no more Saber-toothed tigers to take down the physically weak... So now we have electronic means by which the herd is thinned.
Sign of the times. (See Richards post)
I think Shirley Jackson's popular 1948 short story pretty well summarizes our national response to this WTF moment - ironic that the woman's name happens to be "Stone"...
Richard :munchin
She is what all those things that she has been called, she is also indicative of a lot of people who permeate our society. They are self absorb, self serving and ignorant.
Unapologetic Soldier
11-22-2012, 04:17
Another site I follow confirmed Lindsey Stone and her friend where fire today.:lifter
lovemycountry
11-22-2012, 06:27
Another site I follow confirmed Lindsey Stone and her friend where fire today.:lifter
Confirmed:
http://bostinno.com/2012/11/21/lindsey-stone-fired-for-facebook-photo/
Utah Bob
11-22-2012, 08:47
Yup, she really stuck it to "The Man".
And The Man stuck it back. :D
Utah Bob
11-22-2012, 09:01
I think Shirley Jackson's popular 1948 short story pretty well summarizes our national response to this WTF moment - ironic that the woman's name happens to be "Stone"...
Richard :munchin
I guess she got the marked slip.;)
she is an insignificant shrew...
...mom and dad must be proud
medic&commo
11-23-2012, 10:53
Being as mentally mature as she can ever hope to be, there's no fix for this behavior.
What's worse is perhaps (I hope not), they will qualify for and receive some gov't assistance - now that they're unemployed.
We should deliver a NK motar round type ending to this story.
m&c
Team Sergeant
11-23-2012, 11:51
Senator john kerry would be proud of her.......:munchin
Confirmed:
http://bostinno.com/2012/11/21/lindsey-stone-fired-for-facebook-photo/
"To protect our residents, any comments, however well-intentioned, will be deleted. "
Yeah, got news for them....protect my ass...Glad they were a-hem smart enough to fire that sorry ass bitch.
I am going to quote a disabled adult, who receives care from agencies similar....,
"NO!"
As was her yelled response upon hearing about this story, and what that woman did, and she was very very angry!
Just b/c someone is disabled does not mean that they do not have morals, integrity, and know Right from wrong, and those LIFE people should know that.
Am pleased to learn that this sorry excuse for oxagen is no longer "taking care of" the disabled population.
That is all I can say in polite conversation...
Holly
ddoering
11-23-2012, 17:41
Senator john kerry would be proud of her.......:munchin
And he'll need a secretary as SECDEF.....:rolleyes: