Comments on: FIRED OVER FACEBOOK COMMENT

By: Truthizz

Truthizz — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:50:48 +0000

Welp. Mayhaps there IS a little more to this story(?)

"TV Station Responds To Meteorologist's Claim She Was Fired For Facebook Comments About Her Natural Hair"

KTBS's Official Statement:
On November 28, 2012, KTBS dismissed two employees for repeated violation of the station’s written procedure. We can confirm that Rhonda Lee was one of the employees. Another employee was a white male reporter who was an eight year veteran of the station. The policy they violated provided a specific procedure for responding to viewer comments on the official KTBS Facebook page. Included is an email that was sent to all news department employees informing them of this procedure. […..]

Full Statement: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/11/rhonda-l…

By: Mr. BD

Mr. BD — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:03:48 +0000

There has to be more to this story otherwise she should be in court right now suing that station for millions. There's something funny going on here. It's either racism or stupidity. I can't wait to hear a follow up about this.

By: Truthizz

Truthizz — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:04:15 +0000

Ms. Lee:
"As reported I've had more problems here in the south than I have anywhere else in my 25+ years in the business."

Not sure how a "37.5 year old woman" could possibly have "25+ years in the business"..??? …but setting that aside.

Sadly, "Race" still being an issue in America, particularly in the SOUTH doesn't surprise me. SEE: The racist maddness Our President has had to endure since being elected in 2008.

However even for a jaded lady like me I've got to admit I'm a bit taken aback by how comfortable they were with firing her IN TODAY'S WORLD for supposedly violating a rule that "essentially" does NOT exist.

I wonder if there is more to this story? …i.e., had there been actual *issues* with her and the station was just looking for a reason to get rid of her?