Yes, this may not have been the wisest thing to post, but
1. If it had been directed at conservative protesters, there would have been zero consequences and we all know it.
2. This way in no way, shape or form an actual threat. It was an expression of disgust shared by many. Morris was blowing off steam.
3. Any criticism of the Black Lives Matter hate group has been deemed off limits and even statements like All Lives Matter are now taboo and virtually a hate crime.
That politically correct censorship is what this is truly about.
CBS affiliate WLTX reports that Capt. Jimmy Morris was fired Monday over Facebook posts about Black Lives Matter protesters.
Protesters closed an intersection near the Statehouse and prompted the closing of a section of interstate late Sunday. They were among the dozens of protests nationwide against police violence that came after blacks were killed by police in Minnesota and Louisiana.
In one post, Morris said the “idiots” blocking traffic “better not be there when I get off work or there is gonna be some run over dumb a—-.”
Morris did not respond to several messages left at telephone numbers listed with his name.
This kind of crackdown on political dissent is happening more and more often.
Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins said Monday night that Morris’ post do not “represent views of the Columbia Fire Department nor the City of Columbia.”
“It was totally inappropriate to post that type of post,” Jenkins said of acting swiftly to fire Morris.
The posts were especially inappropriate on the heels of last week’s violent events in Baton Rouge, St. Paul and Dallas, Jenkins said.
“Due to the magnitude of the impact that the posts had, that is why I made the decision,” Jenkins said.
How much impact did the posts have?
Morris is Caucasian according to Jenkins. The North Main Street Fire Station is located in an area heavily populated by minorities, making the threatening social media posts especially inappropriate.
“We are honored and proud to live and participate in the communities we serve,” said Jenkins, adding Morris’ posts prompted threatening calls and general outcry on social media. “Unfortunately, a member of the Columbia Fire Department has discredited the reputation of the men and women who serve this Department.”
And that is what it really comes down to.