Investment VP/Portfolio Mgr fired for racial incident in Central Park

[applecruncher]

White woman who called police on a black man bird-watching in Central Park has been fired
By Amir Vera and Laura Ly, CNN

Updated 4:21 PM ET, Tue May 26, 2020



(CNN)The white woman who called police on a black man in Central Park during an encounter involving her unleashed dog has been fired from her job, her employer said Tuesday.

"Following our internal review of the incident in Central Park yesterday, we have made the decision to terminate the employee involved, effective immediately. We do not tolerate racism of any kind at Franklin Templeton," the company said on Twitter.

Amy Cooper was walking her dog Monday morning while Christian Cooper (no relation) was bird-watching at a wooded area of Central Park called the Ramble. They both told CNN their dispute began because her dog was not on a leash, contrary to the Ramble's rules, according to the park's website.


https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/26/us/central-park-video-dog-video-african-american-trnd/index.html

 

[Aunt Marg]

Some things challenge my ability to respond with a suitable reply, this is one of them.

Just one more affirmation as to how vile and toxic this world has become.

 

[RadishRose]

Yes, I saw that. What an idiot!

 

[applecruncher]

Her apology is pure BS.
She can wave goodbye to her reputation (whatever it was) and her career as she files for unemployment.

 

[JustBonee]

Yes, I saw that. What an idiot!

Yes she was an idiot, and that poor dog that she was pulling by the neck!

 

[Aunt Bea]

Mr. Cooper was very smart to record that exchange stupid people can be dangerous.

 

[fmdog44]

They took her dog?! That is ridiculous.

 

[applecruncher]

They took her dog?! That is ridiculous.

No, not ridiculous.
But the fact is she surrendered the dog.

 

[peppermint]

They took her dog?! That is ridiculous.

The dog should have been on a leash.....PERIOD!!!!!

 

[JustBonee]

They took her dog?! That is ridiculous.

Why? ... She was abusing that poor animal by yanking it by the neck.

 

[Butterfly]

Why? ... She was abusing that poor animal by yanking it by the neck.

And it wasn't on a leash -- leash laws are for the safety of dogs as well as humans. You shouldn't have a dog if you are not going to follow laws for its safety and the safety of others.

My dog Henry and I were attacked by an unleashed dog in a park a few months ago. The dog was owned by a woman who didn't think the law should apply to her, even though there were signs all around that all dogs must be leashed.

 

[C'est Moi]

I felt sorrier for the dog than anyone else. The gentleman videoing appeared to have it all under control and the idiot woman got exactly what she deserved.

 

[applecruncher]

I see it as more serious than her being an idiot.
People or police could have rushed to help her and hurt that man or worse, and he did nothing wrong.

Don't like to say it but she played the White Privilege card (how dare he tell ME what to do) and it blew up in her face. Arrogant b#$&h.

 

[gennie]

Unless she changes her name and takes up big sunglasses and floppy hats, she will regret that day for a long time.

 

[applecruncher]

Unless she changes her name and takes up big sunglasses and floppy hats, she will regret that day for a long time.

Even hiring a top PR/Damage control consultant might not help. She's created an ugly mess.

 

[C'est Moi]

I love it when The Entitled get their comeuppance. Don't mess with Tabitha, even if you "work for the governor."

 

[In The Sticks]

I love it when The Entitled get their comeuppance. Don't mess with Tabitha, even if you "work for the governor."

You wonder why these people do not reach a point in their lives where they realize that their angry reactions to "life" are a form of self-abuse.

 

[C'est Moi]

You wonder why these people do not reach a point in their lives where they realize that their angry reactions to "life" are a form of self-abuse.

They don't realize it until they get fired for being an ass, and having the episode plastered across the internet. Ah, feels good.

 

[Floridatennisplayer]

They don't realize it until they get fired for being an ass, and having the episode plastered across the internet. Ah, feels good.

And am I a bad person for enjoying watching them self destruct?

 

[Floridatennisplayer]

It is mind boggling that people in esteemed positions are completely clueless and narcissistic to the point of their self demise.

 

[In The Sticks]

It is mind boggling that people in esteemed positions are completely clueless and narcissistic to the point of their self demise.

I've seen some number whose cluelessness and narcissism are what propelled them to such heights.

And they still ain't happy.

 

[applecruncher]

It is mind boggling that people in esteemed positions are completely clueless and narcissistic to the point of their self demise.

I think someone used the perfect word - entitled.
When I was working I saw people who didn't work particularly hard slide into cushy positions and consider themselves invincible, inside & outside the workplace.

 

[C'est Moi]

And am I a bad person for enjoying watching them self destruct?

Yes. Now come sit on the bad person bench by me.

 

[911]

It is mind boggling that people in esteemed positions are completely clueless and narcissistic to the point of their self demise.

It's called "Entitlement." It's a disease that is spreading faster and effecting more people than COVID-19.

 

[MeAgain]

She was wrong by not restraining training her dog to begin and if she didn't want to be recorded she should not had been in public. Even 40 yreas ago it was legal to record anyone in public.
Her dog was choking its spoiled out of control self, which was also her fault for not training it.Some peopel should not own animals.