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Title: WORKER SACKED FOR STOPPING MUSLIM ‘INSULT’ TO THE CROSS (UK)
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Daily Express
URL Source: http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view ... ing-Muslim-insult-to-the-cross
Published: Feb 5, 2008
Author: Paul Broster
Post Date: 2008-02-05 16:21:09 by X-15
Keywords: None
Views: 320
Comments: 24
A HOSPITAL porter was “devastated” last night after he was sacked following a row with a Muslim doctor over a crucifix. Joseph Protano, a devout Roman Catholic, was a regular visitor to a prayer room open to all faiths at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. But Mr Protono, 54, became increasingly angry to find that a crucifix and a statue of the Virgin Mary were regularly being left covered up. On one visit he discovered three Muslims – two patients and a consultant – inside the prayer room with the two icons masked by a cloth. A picture of the Virgin Mary had also been placed face down. Mr Protano is alleged to have uncovered the symbols and stood the picture back up before leaving the room. But minutes later there was a “confrontation” in the corridor after the group followed him out. The Muslims accused Mr Protano of using racist language and assault, but he strongly denies the charges against him and claims they verbally abused him. Mr Protano, from Salford, was suspended four days after the incident in December and has now been fired. Yesterday he said he was unable to comment because he planned to appeal, but friends admitted he was “totally shocked and devastated”. Police released him after four hours of questioning following the assault complaint and passed a file to the Crown Prosecution Service to decide if he should be charged. A senior detective told the Daily Express: “I do not believe there should be any action over this, but the decision does not rest with me.” Colleagues said that Mr Protano joined the hospital two years ago because he wanted to help sick children. One friend revealed: “He got fed up because he kept going in to find that Muslims had covered up the statues while saying their prayers, but then left without uncovering them. It was disrespectful. “Maybe he should not have done what he did while the group was inside the prayer room, but do you deserve the sack? Would this have happened if it had been the other way round?” Another friend added: “He was devastated by the decision. He thinks he has been treated terribly. “He loves his job and does not do it for the money. He vehemently denies using racist language or assaulting anyone. He is very much a Christian.” Yesterday former colleague Cliff Hubert said: “He is one of the nicest guys you could meet. He loved his job and felt he was doing his bit to help sick kids. What a sad world we live in.” Mr Protano was sacked by Medirest, which supplies staff to the hospital in Pendlebury. A spokesman said: “We can confirm a robust disciplinary process has taken place involving a porter at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. However, it is company policy not to comment on individual cases.” The case is the latest in a string of controversies involving Christian symbols. British Airways caused fury by suspending check-in worker Nadia Eweida, 56, for openly wearing a small cross at work. Bosses allowed other staff members to wear faith symbols including a turban, hijab and Hindu wrist bracelets. But they backed down following the outcry and allowed her to return to work. Staff can now wear the cross providing they seek permission. Last year Croydon Council came under fire after it banned pupils from wearing crosses in class while allowing the jewellery of other faiths.
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#1. To: X-15 (#0)
Why don't these sockcuckers ever cross my path?
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"It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush fires of freedom in the minds of men." -- Samuel Adams (1722-1803)‡
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Our last hope for peace Join the Ron Paul Revolution Ah, Diversity. Reminds me of a time down in Cali where a Muzzie got irked with me for wearing the kilt. As I was on my way to the Renaissance Faire, I had a broadsword with me....:)
America is not at war. The military is at war. America is at the mall and the Congress is out to lunch.
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Our last hope for peace Heehee. Some years ago I was taken to task by a goober on a porch because I walked by with a hemp skirt on. I was not in drag and went right up to him to patiently explain I had been cold and soaking wet from rain and sweat all day planting trees and was drying out. It was easy to do, as I am no one he wanted to really mess with and I knew he would see that if given a chance to think about it. He wound up apologizing for his earlier words. He didn't expect to be stood up to. I have kilts too, in my family plaid. The local Oregon Country Fair was originally called the Renaissance Fair here in the Eugene, Springfield Oregon area. If you have not been to it, you should check it out if you've the chance.
I was just on the porch taking delivery of several hundred more rounds of ammo BTTT...
Join the Ron Paul Revolution I'll have to check it out. You'll find me at Shrewsbury every year.
America is not at war. The military is at war. America is at the mall and the Congress is out to lunch.
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Our last hope for peace Since it takes us around 10,000 rounds to send ONE 'insurgent' to mount his virgins, the price of ammo is through the roof! I passed the re-loading stage a few decades ago, and now just buy the ready-to-go stuff.
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Our last hope for peace ...well done laddie! I'm guessing he did not have his saracen blade with him.
Ron Paul for President - Join a Ron Paul Meetup group today! The Revolution will not be televised! Nope. Would have been interesting, though, as my sword is 1095 carbon steel and not that wimpy 440 stainless!
America is not at war. The military is at war. America is at the mall and the Congress is out to lunch.
Do you have any doubt the same would have happened here?
Republicans (Democrats for that matter) ....... HAD ENOUGH?
I'm surprised they let you into the fair. Do you ever go to the Highland Games?
Ron Paul for President - Join a Ron Paul Meetup group today! The Revolution will not be televised! Not everywhere in America, though the areas not ate up with Izzlamo-love are rapidly being assimilated through diversity/multi-culturalism programs inflicted on local government leaders and business managers. I am going through diversity/tolerance/multi-culturalism indoctrination this semester in my Principles of Management course at the local community college. I just grit my teeth and think about getting an "A" for the semester if I can keep my mouth shut.
"There is a Providence that protects idiots, drunkards, children and the United States of America." - Otto von Bismarck
So long as you tie a ribbon around the scabbard and crossguard so the sword cannot be "pulled" quickly, they let you in. I've done the Highland Games a couple of times. I don't compete, though. Not that crazy...
America is not at war. The military is at war. America is at the mall and the Congress is out to lunch.
I just took delivery of a case of .223 SS109 penetrators for the bargain basement price of 52 cents/round delivered. Used to get .50BMG for the light-fifty for about that years ago. Never more than a buck. $5+/round now.
One crossed mine once. Many years ago I worked in a fabric store, and the workers told me Asians and Indians were rude, thinking retail workers were scum. Since I was the only male worker, I apparently never ran across them, except once. Some Indian guy cursing and trying to cut in line. When he cursed me, I told him to stop it, or he was going to be very sorry. He shut up on the spot. I was sorta wishing he had pushed it, because I would have popped him, and I didn't, and don't, care about losing my job, or the police, or jail.
If you do not know who you are, you are maimed.- Jimmy Cantrell
I resemble that remark. I have the record to prove it...;) Thankfully I went into Free Enterprise almost 2 decades ago and never looked back.
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Republicans (Democrats for that matter) ....... HAD ENOUGH?
In the last day or two Hitlery assured us not to worry. So you might consider taking this down. ;-)
Republicans (Democrats for that matter) ....... HAD ENOUGH?
Mr Protano is alleged to have uncovered the symbols and stood the picture back up before leaving the room. But minutes later there was a “confrontation” in the corridor after the group followed him out.
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#2. To: FOH (#1)
#3. To: X-15 (#0)
I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it.-T Jefferson
#4. To: ghostdogtxn (#2)
What North American Union? ~~~~~ Have you seen THIS yet? Pass it around...
#5. To: X-15, FOH, Christians (#0)
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Freedom*Peace*Prosperity
#6. To: robin (#3)
#7. To: lodwick (#5)
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#8. To: mirage (#6)
#9. To: FOH. The Thread (#7)
I was just on the radio for Ron Paul BTTT...
Freedom*Peace*Prosperity
#10. To: Ferret Mike (#8)
#11. To: lodwick (#9)
What North American Union? ~~~~~ Have you seen THIS yet? Pass it around...
#12. To: FOH (#11)
BLOAT
Freedom*Peace*Prosperity
#13. To: lodwick (#12)
What North American Union? ~~~~~ Have you seen THIS yet? Pass it around...
#14. To: mirage (#6)
I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it.-T Jefferson
#15. To: robin (#14)
I'm guessing he did not have his saracen blade with him.
#16. To: X-15 (#0)
Mr Protano, from Salford, was suspended four days after the incident in December and has now been fired.
#17. To: mirage (#15)
I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it.-T Jefferson
#18. To: iconoclast (#16)
Do you have any doubt the same would have happened here?
#19. To: robin (#17)
I'm surprised they let you into the fair. Do you ever go to the Highland Games?
#20. To: lodwick (#12)
#21. To: FOH (#1)
Why don't these sockcuckers ever cross my path?
#22. To: YertleTurtle (#21)
I would have popped him, and I didn't, and don't, care about losing my job, or the police, or jail.
What North American Union? ~~~~~ Have you seen THIS yet? Pass it around...
#23. To: YertleTurtle, FOH (#21)
Why don't these sockcuckers ever cross my path?
#24. To: FOH (#22)
What North American Union?
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