Happy Holidays vs Merry Christmas
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What do you think? What would you do? Is this a fair or unfair situation? Why?
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
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Who: Tonia Thomas
What: got fired
Where: In Panama City, Counts Oakes Resort Properties
When: recently
Why: for wanting to say "Merry Christmas" instead of "Happy Holidays"
I think the owner should have just let the lady say Merry Christmas, rather than causing this whole drama.
I would have just not said anything to the boss and said Merry Christmas to all the customers anyways.
I think this is an unfair situation because the owner is going against the woman's religion and he shouldn't do that.
Megan O'Connor
block 3 :)
Who:Andy Phillips, Tonia Thomas, and Mat Staver
What: A woman was fired on the spot because she refused to say Happy Holidays instead of Merry Christmas to greet customers.
Where: Panama City, Florida
When: Wednesday, 24 December 2008
Why: The Owner claims that the employee didn't listen to him so he fired her for insubordination.
I think that she should not of been fired, I would say Merry Christmas, if someone was offended by me saying that it wouldn't bother me.
This situation is very unfair because the bill fo rights grants freedom of speech and freedom of religion. The owner of the compnay violated her rights by making her say Happy Holidays.
Brett Sharp
Block 3
who:andy phillips, matt stover, tonia thomas.
what:A squabble over a Christmas greeting has gotten a Florida woman fired.
when:Wed, 24 Dec 2008
where:Panama City,Florida
why:That just goes against my religious beliefs to secularize Christmas in the time of this season
Treyon Brown
blk 3
Who: Andy Phillips
What: He fired Tonia Thomas
When:December 24, 2008
Where: Panama City
Why: Because he told them to say Happy Holidays and she asked if she could say Merry Christmas and he said no and she said she had to say Merry Christmas because it went against her religion.
-I think that the woman could have said Happy Holidays its still saying have a happy whatever you celebrate. Because what if she said it to someone who celebrated Hannukah or Kwanza that would be rude or offensive to them.
-I would have just said Happy Holidays.
- I don't think it was fair that she was fired but she could have simply done what she was asked.
Kirstyn Kronsbein
Block 3
:)))))))
who-Andy Phillips
Where-Panama city
What-he fired Tonia Thomas
when-December 24 2008
why-because she wanted to put merry christmas on the greetings.
- I think that he has some serious problems.
-i would of just live it with happy holidays.
-I think it's unfair because she was making a statement he didn't have to get mad.
Catherine Sarmiento
block3
Who: Andy Phillips
What: He fired Tonia Thomas
When: December 24, 2008
Where: Panama City
Why: She asked him if she could say 'Merry Christmas' instead of 'Happy Holidays', and he said "no" and fired her.
-I think it is very very stupid, of him to fire her. I would have just stuck with 'Happy Holidays' because not everybody celebrates Christmas.
KATHERINE FAUSTIN
BLOCK 3
who:Mat Staver
what: because an employee didnt want to say happy holidays because it went against her "religion"
where: florida
when: december 24
why:an employee refused to say happy holidays
i think it was unafir because in a way she got fired because of hre religion i dont think thats right
i would question why he did that over me not wanting to say happy holidays
i think its an unfair situation because she got fired because of her religion
Eric Dellaporta
block3
Who: Tonia Thomas
What: gets fired.
Where: Panama City
When: Wed, 24 Dec 2008
Why: refuses to secularize Christmas
Andy Phillips is stupid for firing an employee just for wanting to say merry christmas. i wouldn't have fired her if i was andy. this is an unfair situation because merry christmas isn't an offensive phrase.
Bao Nguyen
Block 3
who? Tonya Thomas
what? She got Fired for a dumb reason
Where?Panama city, Florida
When?Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:41
why?because she wanted to greet people saying "merry christmas" rather than "happy holidays" because it was against her religion!
I think this was very wrong and wasnt caused for that manager was bein a real asshole i think he just wanted to get rid of her because were in a recession and they dnt have enough money to pay her!!!!!
marteia brinson<3
Who-Andy Phillips
when-December 24 2008
where-in Panama city
why-because she wanted the greeting to say merry christmas
what-Tonia Thomas got fired.
-I think she needs to get some medical help.
-i would leave it as happy holidays.
-Unfair but to show appretiation to other holidays by saying happy holidays.
Shawn Z
3rd Block
WHO:Andy Phillips
WHAT: And then he fired her on the spot.
WHERE:In Panama City, Counts Oakes
WHEN:not to long ago
WHY:Happy Holidays." Mat Staver of Liberty Counsel says Tonia Thomas, a devout Christian, asked for permission to say "Merry Christmas" instead.
I THINK IT DUMB IF SHE WANT TO SAY MERRY CHRISTMAS THAT YOUR THING LET HER SAY WHAT SHE WANT AS LONG ITS NOT RUDE TO THE CUSTOMER U DIG
DEANDRA ELLIS BLOCK 3
WHO Tonia Thomas
WHAT SHE GOT FIRED FOR NOT DOING WHAT HER MANAGER TOLD HER TO DO
WHERE Panama City, Counts Oakes Resort FLORIDA
WHEN Wednesday, 24 December 2008
WHY for wanting to say "Merry Christmas" instead of "Happy Holidays"
BECAUSE SHE SAID IT WAS NOT IN HER RELGION
I THINGK THAT THE MANAGER IS GAY FOR DOING THAT AND IF I WERE HER I WOULD GO IN TO THE JOB AND BOOOM HER MANAGER ON HER NECK
JUSTIN REID
BL3
1/06/09
Who:Tonia Thomas
What:Got fired bt Mat Staver of liberty counsel.
Where:Counts Oaks Resort in Panama City FL.
When:12/24/08
Why:Wanted to say Merry Christmas instead of Happy Holidays
It was unfair and the lady shouldnt have got fired.
Aisha Henry
Block 3
Who: Tonia Thomas
What: got fired
Where: Panama City , in Counts Oakes Resort Properties
When: December 24,2008
Why: Because she choose to say Merry Christmas instead of Happy Holidays
I think the owner should have just let they lady say Merry Christmas instead of Happy Holidays i dont see the problem .
Chelsea w .
blk 3
Who:Mat Staver,Andy Phillips,
What:Mat Staver was fired because she couldn't agree to saying "Happy Holidays" but instead,Merry Christmas.
Where:In Panama City, Counts Oakes Resort
When:Was no stated.
Why: she was fired because it was against her religious beliefs.
I dont find it very hard to say Happy Holidays but if its againts her beleifs then she shouldn't be forced into say it. Pesonally i would just say Happy Holidays or nothign at all. Nothing is ever fair its either do or dont.
Block 3
Who:Mat Staver, Tonia Thomas
What: Mat Staver of Liberty Counsel fired employee Tonia Thomas
for refusing to say "Happy Holidays", and said "Merry Christmas" to employers over the holiday season.
Where: Panama City, Florida.
When:Wed, 24 Dec 2008
Why: Tonia refused to say "Happy Holidays" over "Merry Christmas" becauce she says it goes against her religion.
I think that Tonia should have just said Happy Holidays if she wanted to keep her job, because it isn't that huge of a deal. I would have just said Happy Holidays. This situation is both fair and unfair at the same time. Even though saying "Happy Holidays" or "Merry Christmas" doesnt affect her work ethic, she should have just said what she was supposed to.
Chantal F.
Block-3
Who:Tonia Thomas
What: Got fired for asking permission to say Merry Christmas instead of happy hollidays
Where:Panama City, FL
When: During Chirstmas
Why: Mat Staver says When an employee is told to do something and if they raise a religious objection to it and give a reasonable request for accommodation
I think that is wrong for firing somebody for asking a question.
I Would knock out Staver.
Yes , its very unfair because it was just a question.
Who:Tonia Thomas
What:she was fired on the spot.
when: Wed, 24 Dec 2008
Where:Panama city,oakes resort
why:The reason is she refused to greet people with happy holidays.
I believe theirs no specific way to greeting a person during christmas.The owner was being outright inmature and hostile.I believe he had other motives behind the fireing.
lynwood walker
block:3
Who:Andy Phillips
What:And then he fired her on the spot.
When:recently
Where:In Panama City, Counts Oakes
Why/How:Happy Holidays." Mat Staver of Liberty Counsel says Tonia Thomas, a devout Christian, asked for permission to say "Merry Christmas" instead.
I think that the manager is stupid for doing that it doesnt make no sense..
Alexia P.
Block 3.
Who:Tonia Thomas,Mat Staver,
What:Got fried
Where:In Panama City, Counts Oakes Resort Properties
When:Christmas times
Why:She asked to say merry christmas instead of happy hoildays
I think she just should of said it
iTS UNFAIR BEACAUSE SHE SAID MERRY CHRISTMAS THAT IS REAL DUMB
jessica sejour
block-3
Who:Tonia Thomas
What:she got fired for refusing to say happy holidays
Where:In Panama City, Counts Oakes Resort
When:right before christmas
Why:she refused to say happy holidays and instead say merry christmas
Well since im jewish, i think thats good he didnt have her say it but i dont think he should have fired her. I would have just gotten someone else.
Todd Akselrod
Block 4
who: tonia thomas
what: got fired for saying merry christmas instead of happy holidays.
where: Panama city
when: recently
reaction: its ridiculous. thats all i can say.
Kasey Bartholomew
blkk 4 :]]
who: tonia thomas
what: tonia was fired for saying merry christmas
when: recently
where: panama city
why: her boss wanted her to say happy holidays instead of merry christmas.
i understand why tonias boss wanted her to say happy holidays instead of merry christmas. mainly because she doesnt know who celbrates it or not but her boss was out of line with firing her.
kaitlyn m.
block four :D
Who: Tonia Thomas
What: She got fired
Where: Panama City
When: 12/24/08
Why: For saying Merry Christmas instead of saying Happy Holidays.
I think thiswhole thing is dumb. The boss over reacted by firing the lady.
I would have just said Happy Holidays but thats because I'm Jewish.
M.Weiner
4th Block
Desmond Brown
Block 4
Who:Andy Phillips and Tonia Thomas
What: A squabble over a Christmas greeting has gotten a Florida woman fired.
Where:Panama City
When: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:41:01
Why:For not telling people Merry Chritmas and not Happy holidays.
I dont think she should get fired because she maybe dont believe in Christmas.
WHO:Tonia Thomas
WHAT:She got fired because of religious beliefs
WHERE:Panama city,counts Oakes Resort
WHEN:recently, the article doesn't say specificly when.
WHY:For wanting to say Merry Christmas instead of Happy Holidays because she a devout Christian. Tonia didn't want to go aggenst her beliefs.
De'Onna Rush Period4
Who: Israelites
What: 30 Dead after Israeli strikes near school
Where: Northern Gaza, Israel
When: Tuesday December 30, 2008
Why: The school was being used as a shelter and the enemies were firing.
I think this was devastating and sad that people died
Natasha Brown
1/06/09 Blk 4
who:tonia thomas
What:she got fire on christmas
Where:this is in panama city count oaks resort propeerties.
When:i think this was during christmas.
Why:she wanted to say merry christmas instead of happy holidays because her religious beliefs.
I think the guy should get fired for being a butt hole owner.if its against the persons religion then let the person do what is right for their religion,dont put them against their own beliefs.
I would have not listen to the boss id be like"okay sir" then i would wait til he leave then id say merry christmas to everyone when he leaves.
its unfair to the person because its agains her religion,let her say merry christmas if she cant say happy holidays.dont start drama.
Roderick l
block 4
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WHAT:GOT ARRESTED
WHERE:CORAL SPRINGS FLORIDA
WHEN:TUESDAY JAN 6 09
WHY:HE PROBABLY LIKED YOUNG GIRLS.
Who: tonia thomas
What: she got fired for not wanting to greet customers with happy holidays instead of merry christmas
Where: panama city, florida
When: decemeber 24, 2008
Why: for insubordination because she didnt take the owners orders
i think that the whole thing was pointless, merry christmas and happy holidays is the same thing to me.
i probably would of just said happy holidays because a few words is not something to lose your job over.
i dont think he should of put her through that because its unfair that she would have had to go against her religion.
Who; Tonia Thomas, a devout Christian.
What; She got fired from her job.
Where; In Panama City, Counts Oakes Resort Properties.
When; During the holiday season.
Why; Tonia was told that she had to say "Happy Holidays" to greet people and she told her wanted to say "Merry Christmas" because otherwise it'd be against her religious beliefs.
What do you think?; I that it was pretty dumb of the owner for doing that. He should of at least talked to her about it and stuff first. And plus, she never actually greeted a customer like that. She just said that she was going to.
What would you do?; I would've probably told her why she shouldn't and if worse comes to worse, she works another position for the holidays.
Is this a fair or unfair situation? Why?; I think it was really unfair. There was not a logical reason to him firing her.
Gabby Torre
Block 04
Who: Tonia Thomas
What: She got fired
Where: Panama City, Counts Oakes Resort Properties
When: Around the christmas holidays
Why: For wanting to say "Merry christmas" instead of "Happy Holidays".
I think this situation is reasonable enough for her action. Even though its not for the guy who fired her.
I would be comprehensive and undestanding. Not fire her either, thats no reason. To me, happy holidays and merry christmas is almost the same.
This situation is unfair because, Thats her opinion and he should respect her. Goes for everyone in america as well.
Gabby Galvan
block 4
WHO: TONIA THOMAS(EMPLOYEE) AND ANDY PHILLIPS(EMPLOYEER)
WHAT: TONIA WAS FIRED
WHEN: THE POST WAS ADDED ON WED, DECEMBER 24, 2008 SO THIS HAPPENED LIKE 2 WEEKS OR SO AGO
WHERE: PANAMA CITY, aT THE COUNTS OAKS RESORT
WHY: BECAUSE SHE REFUSED TO GREET PEOPLE BY SAYING "HAPPY HOLIDAYS" BECAUSE IT GOES AGAINST HER RELIGIOUS BELIEFS SHE ASKED IF SHE COULD SAY "MERRY CHRISTMAS" INSTEAD
M.JULME
BLK 4
who- Toina Thomas, Matt Stver
what- got fired form there job
where- In panama city,by Oakes Resort
when-not to long ago ,just recently
why- they had said merry chirstmas
insteadof happy holidays
WHO: TONIA THOMAS(EMPLOYEE) AND ANDY PHILLIPS(EMPLOYEER)
WHAT: TONIA WAS FIRED
WHEN: THE POST WAS ADDED ON WED, DECEMBER 24, 2008 SO THIS HAPPENED LIKE 2 WEEKS OR SO AGO
WHERE: PANAMA CITY, aT THE COUNTS OAKS RESORT
WHY: BECAUSE SHE REFUSED TO GREET PEOPLE BY SAYING "HAPPY HOLIDAYS" BECAUSE IT GOES AGAINST HER RELIGIOUS BELIEFS SHE ASKED IF SHE COULD SAY "MERRY CHRISTMAS" INSTEAD
M.JULME
BLK 4
I THINK THAT THE SITUATION IS COMPLETELY UNFAIR TO TONIA BECAUSE THIS IS "SUPPOSE" TO A FREE COUNTRY WHERE FOLKS HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRACTICE THEIR RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AND WHEN THINGD GO AGAINST THAT THEY SHOULD BE EXCEMPTED BUT IN THIS CASE SHE WAS COMPLETELY ROBBED OF THAT RIGHT AND ANDY BLEW THIS WHOLE THING WAY OUT OF PROPORTION..
IF I WHERE TONIA I'D FIND A LEGAL WAY TO TAKE HIM TO COURT BECAUSE NOW SHE'S OUT OF A JOB
who:tonia thomas and andy
what:tonia got fired because she didnt want to greet coustomers with happy holidays.
where:In Panama City, Counts Oakes Resort
when:Wed, 24 Dec 2008
why:asked for permission to say "Merry Christmas" instead
i think that she shouldnt have been fired because it was probably against her religion.
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what: broke up with fiance'
where:los angles cali.
when: over holiday day break.
why: jennifer hasnt commented on
the report yet and probably wants to keep her privacy.
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ALEXIS JONESS
BLK 3
who-tonia thomas
what-got fired for her relious remark
where- Panama city, count oakes resort
when-during the winter break
why-for wanting to say "merry christmas" and not wanting to say "happy holidays"
i think she should have just done what staver told her to do and not make it so complicated.
i would have said it and gotten it over with.
its a fair situation because she had the choice to do it and not to do it and get fired.and she chose not to.
sebastian alba
block 4
Who.)tonia thomas
What.)she got fired beacuse she said merry christmas instead of happy holidays.
When.)a few days ago.
Where.)panama city count oakes resort properties.
Why.)for saying merry christmas and didnt want to say happy holidays.
i think she should have just said what her boss wanted her to say and if she would have said that then she would still have her job.
i would have said happy holidays.
this is a fair situation cause tonia thomas had the decision to say merry christmas or happy holidays.
Daundre Heller Block 4
Who?Andy Phillips, Tonia Thomas,&
Mat Staver
What?saying happy hoildays instead of saying merry christmas cause trouble
Where?Panama City,Florida
When?a couple weeks ago
Why?she got fired for wanting to say merry chirstmas instead of happy holidays and Andy would not accept that and then he fired her right then and their
What do you think?I think that she should have just said merry chirstmas instead of disagreeing with him but he fired her for a very dum reason and that was not nesscary
What would you do?I would just say happy holidays instead
Is this a fair or unfair situation? this is an unfair situation
Cathy Belony block4
Who?Andy Phillips,&Tonia Thomas
What?Tonia gets fired for not saying happy holidays but she says merry christmas instead
Where? Panama City
When?sum weeks ago
Why?because she did not agree on saying happy holidays she wanted to say merry christmas and Andy did not want it that why so he fired her
What do you think?I think that andy is dum for fireing some one for no apporiate reason and that Tonia should have just agree and said happy holidays
What would you do?I would have said happy holidays and got it over with
Is this a fair or unfair situation? Why? its unfair because that making some one lose their job because they wont say what you want them to say is very rude
Alvin Walker block4
Who: Tonia Thomas
What: she was fired
Where: In Panama City... Counts Oakes Resort Properties
When: this holiday season
Why: said "Merry Christmas" instead of "Happy Holidays"
I think the owner shouldnt care. It would be polite of the lady to say happy holidays to include all the other religions however, it wasnt that big of a deal!
I would have just said happy holidays
I think this was an unfair situation because its freedom of speach. And who REALLY gets offened by something as ridiculous as that!?
BrieAnna Wallace
Blockk 3
WHO:Tonia Thomas
WHAT:She got fired because of religious beliefs
WHERE:Panama city,counts Oakes Resort
WHEN:recently, the article doesn't say specificly when.
WHY:For wanting to say Merry Christmas instead of Happy Holidays because she a devout Christian. Tonia didn't want to go aggenst her beliefs.
Who: Tonia Thomas
What: She got fired
When: December 24, 2008
Where: Panama City
Why: She got fired because in her job she was asked to say happy holidays,but her saying that " was going against her religion." So, she was fired on the spot.
It is unfair, but in this world no one cares who you are and what you believe in. So, this whole situation it doesn't surprise me. I don't know what I would do. I would just mess up the store or something.(=
Valerie Vargas block 3
Who:Tonia Thomas
what:She got fired frome her job for not wanting to say happy holidays.
where:Panama City
when: during the holidays
why: She said it was against her religion to say happy holidays, she wanted to say merry christmas but her boss wouldnt let her.
I think that it's not that big a deal she can just say happy holidays she made it much bigger then it had to be, on the other hand he had no right to fire her they could of just tried to find away around it. I think they both acted pretty stupid!!!!
monique j block 3 :]]
Who? Ann Coulter
What?uses her tongue as a flame-thrower against her liberal rivals, has been torching Michelle Obama lately, calling the new first lady a tacky Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis imitator.
When?Jan.6 2009
Where? dosent say
why?she is probably mad obama became president
cherelle barnes
blk 4
who: tonia thomas
what: got fired for saying merry christmas instead of happy holidays.
where: Panama city
when: recently
reaction: its so stupid.
lauren godwin blk.3
Who; Tonia Thomas
What; She got fired
Where; In Panama City, Florida
When; December 24, 2008
Why; For saying "Merry Christmas" instead of "Happy holidays"
I think that she shouldve just warned her and not fired her. People should say happy holidays instead of merry christmas cause not everyone celebrates that but its not something to get fired over.
Rachel Leighton
Block 3
Who:Tonia Thomas
What:she got fired for refusing to say happy holidays
Where:In Panama City, Counts Oakes Resort
When:right before christmas
Why:she refused to say happy holidays and instead say merry christmas
i say just let her say what she wants who really cares its not hurting anyone.
Jessica Robles
Block 3
who:Tonia Thomas
what: was fired for refusing to say "happy holidays" when she greeted customers
when: doesnt say when but i guess it was sometime in december
where:Panama City
why: she felt it was against her religious beliefs to say "hapy holidays". she wanted to say "merry christmas" instead.
i dont think it was neccesarry for tonia to be fired even though she failed to do what she was asked. thats going to far. but shes also dumb because theres many people who dont celebrate christmas so she has to be considerate to them too and let them enjoy their holiday. theres nothing hard about saying happy holidays. i guess she didnt think of it that way because shes without a job as we speak. im sure she feels pretty stupid.
chirstina p
block 4
who:andy phillips, matt stover, tonia thomas.
what:A squabble over a Christmas greeting has gotten a Florida woman fired.
when:Wed, 24 Dec 2008
where:Panama City,Florida
why:That just goes against my religious beliefs to secularize Christmas in the time of this season
Kimery Franklin
block 4th
Who: Tonia Thomas
What: got fired
Where: In Panama City, Counts Oakes Resort Properties
When: recently
Why: for wanting to say Merry Christmas instead of Happy Holidays after an order ti say happy holidays dueto religous belifs
i think this an unfair situation because it wasnt like she was saying anything bad? even though she went against what he told her.
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