Austin Progressive Fire Chief Promoting Based on Diversity & "Change"

[backdraftmagnet]

i wonder how much the reporters get paid

[TrailerParkRights]

@backdraftmagnet no idea

[aaaffa2008]

If racist unfair practices didnt take place years ago in AFD then this need to promote using these methods wouldnt be needed. This is just one small act to correct the unjustice that must and will be addressed. Wrong will not be allowed to run unchecked.

These are qualified men that can do the job and the Chief acted within her powers without violating any laws or policy.

[TheToolDude]

I see, counter discrimination with more discrimination. My discrimination is better than your discrimination.

How about NO discrimination and as Dr. King said, That people are judged by the content of their character and not the color of their skin.

[randalReps]

Look what happens when a woman is in charge . . .

[joshfif]

what does change have to do with paying these guys over 100 grand a piece???????????

[booboo1343]

They were already making 82000. I dont see much difference

[VedicIntelligentsia]

This is fucked up. These lazy blacks love these easy promotions. This is not creating diversity, it's creating tension.

[booboo1343]

Lazy Blacks.....Richard Davis has A Masters Degree, Bachelors and Associate Degree. He served 8 yrs in the Air Force and has tauught at the Austin Fire Acedemy and was in charge of the Curriculum that is taught at the Academy. He all of his Fire Dept certifications and then more. Why would you call him Lazy? All Black People are Lazy like you mention. do your research before commenting. I

[eiwaz]

And this is why public services in the U.S. no longer function effectively. Skin color over ability.

[booboo1343]

Your right!!! I'm black and I was wondering when the good old boy system would finally go away. Im being sarcastic if you havent noticed.

[TheToolDude]

If those three guys get that unfair promotion, think how much their co-workers are going to despise and distrust them. I think when there is that much blatant unfairness in work situations, the effectiveness and efficiency of the work they are supposed to be performing goes way down.

[backdraftmagnet]

@TheToolDude what if its not their choice... someone asked them, "do u want more money?" id say....sure.

[Organjic]

The zombies are taking over fire departments...