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February 23, 2012

Pa. medic claims he was fired for complaining about swearing

Lawsuit claims discrimination for being a Christian and retaliation for complaining

LOWER VALLEY, Pa. — A former Pa. paramedic claims he was fired after complaining about a supervisor's swearing.

Paul S. Newell Jr. says in the lawsuit he is a practicing Christian, and was hired at Lower Valley Ambulance Service in 2006, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

His supervisor used "profane speech and expletives that were highly offensive and/or blasphemous," according to the complaint.

Newell Jr. said when he complained, he was suspended and eventually fired, "ostensibly for misprioritizing ambulance calls," the article said. He claims he suffered discrimination for being a Christian and retaliation for complaining.


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Donna Porter Donna Porter Thursday, February 23, 2012 11:54:10 AM give him his job back fire his supervisor.
Melissa Felsch Melissa Felsch Thursday, February 23, 2012 12:41:14 PM hmmm sounds VERY familiar. it's definately not unique though. Poor paramedic has a LONG road ahead of him! I will pray for him and want him to know he is NOT ALONE in his sufferage.
Paul Silva Paul Silva Thu Feb 23 19:44:51 PST 2012 sufferage?? Really? He's impacted by the 19th amendment? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suffrage
Melissa Felsch Melissa Felsch Fri Feb 24 06:05:19 PST 2012 Paul Silva Song of Solomon 2:15 says, "Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes." Spiritually some things we do or allow that we might think are little or insignificant can also be disastrous for us.
Chris Demille Chris Demille Thursday, February 23, 2012 12:49:03 PM So what you are a adult don't try to censor people
Adriyn Dominique Grey Adriyn Dominique Grey Thursday, February 23, 2012 12:52:22 PM ahem........ let's not automatically jump to the medic's defense. who knows, maybe the guy was genuinely offended and equally reprised upon for complaining. MAYBE he is the victim of some INCREDIBLY mean-spirited plot against him by a bunch of foul-mouthed bullies. PROBABLY not. one ALTERNATIVE hypothesis is that he is a small-minded religious zealot who expects everyone to cater to his beliefs of morality.....including how it relates to speech. and then he rattled every cage he could HOWEVER he could and THAT is why he got canned. not EQUALLY likely. but MORE likely. maybe I am just being "blasphemous".
Justin Stephens Justin Stephens Wed Feb 29 16:56:04 PST 2012 This I love, I could of not said it better. If he is so easly offended then he picked the wrong line of work and should of been a preacher. I do believe this is a free country.
Ed Roble Ed Roble Thursday, February 23, 2012 12:53:52 PM I was always a lucky one I guess; the departments I have been on; I have always worked with at least a few christians. Out of respect for those that were Christian including at least one Chief officer and Asst Chief we always had a no profanity rule. Everyone tried to respect each other feelings and if someone slipped once in awhile they were warned and usually remembered the next time. I hope this guy gets his job bacik or maybe his supervisor's job back.
Steve Kreckman Steve Kreckman Thursday, February 23, 2012 1:01:43 PM The previous posters are right, we don't know the people or the exact particulars from such a short news article. That being said, if you are so thin-skinned that you can't handle the mere use of foul language, then EMS might not exactly be your best career choice.
Adriyn Dominique Grey Adriyn Dominique Grey Thu Feb 23 13:16:47 PST 2012 word. we cussed so FUCKING much when i was an ER tech (a type of EMT!!!!) it can be a shitty job SOMETIMES and it can be the easiest way to cope with the goddamn stress. };"p
Jeff Gill Jeff Gill Thu Feb 23 13:18:34 PST 2012 The last time I was holding down a thrashing guy with a compound leg fracture and trying to convince him that he was actually doing more damage to the bone, there was a fair amount of vulgarity in the air before somebody else got there with the gear. I think it was all him, but I'm not absolutely sure of it. Is this a problem?
Adriyn Dominique Grey Adriyn Dominique Grey Thu Feb 23 13:21:31 PST 2012 Jeff Gill not precisely following you there. are you saying that HE was cussing or YOU were cussing or that Y'ALL were cussing?????
Jeff Gill Jeff Gill Thu Feb 23 13:33:53 PST 2012 I'm afraid it might have been both of us, that being my point.
Adriyn Dominique Grey Adriyn Dominique Grey Sat Feb 25 14:32:19 PST 2012 Jeff Gill yup, that gets messy.
Mickey Noodle Mickey Noodle Thursday, February 23, 2012 1:43:05 PM How did he deal with a cursing customer?
Robert Tur Robert Tur Thursday, February 23, 2012 7:44:19 PM Mis-prioritizing runs or his belief in an imaginary man with a beard that lives in the sky, needs 10% his money, and his absolute obedience in demanding that everyone else live by his simple minded silly beliefs.
Tom Carder Tom Carder Thu Feb 23 21:06:36 PST 2012 You sound like a broken record, Robert with no mind of your own who parrots what he has heard and liked the way it sounded. That "imaginary man with a beard" spent three days in Hell so you would not have to spend one moment there. Whether you believe it or not. Whether I believe it or not. Whether you or I like it or not. Whether you and I care or not. And God does not need your money -- He owns it all anyway. His warriors need financial resources to do their jobs. Just like you need money. And since you do not believe those "simple minded beliefs" how can you judge them? Open your mind and do a little research. Think for yourself. The non-empirical is as real as the empirical. Give the medic his job back and let the team he works with iron things out. A plate of respect with a large helping of appreciation is the key.
Elizabeth D'Souza Elizabeth D'Souza Sat Feb 25 17:08:08 PST 2012 Tom Carder that is an awesome way of putting it. Thank you.
Tiffany Sherrod Tiffany Sherrod Thursday, February 23, 2012 7:57:26 PM I am also a Christian and offended by how people choose how to talk. But if it was offensive remarks made about race, sexual preference, or maybe towards Muslams we would have the ACLU and every liberal organization sueing the department on his behalf. But since he is a Christian he should just shut up and deal with?
Robby Stables Robby Stables Thursday, February 23, 2012 9:07:01 PM Well I said Shit on a call once and got a repremanded by my supervisor (partner) but no one got fired. I figure if medics are dropping the F-bomb or a GD enhanced description then there could be a problem. but to complain, get fired and thenfile for discrimination - Really don't we have bigger issues in EMS.
Sarah Geloneck Sarah Geloneck Thursday, February 23, 2012 10:20:55 PM If he truely got fired just for complaining, then that's wrong. However, speaking as a former EMT and a current nurse, I think that this guy needs to grow a thicker skin. 99% of the medical professionals I know swear like sailors, myself included. I'm a Christian as well, but I really don't see how saying "oh shit", "ass", or "damn it" is any worse than "oh poo", "butt", or "darn". The meanings are the same! The only words that I think are really wrong are sexual/racial slurs. Short of that, no words are offensive to me in and of themselves. He needs to learn to just ignore it if he wants to survive in any medical profession.
Adriyn Dominique Grey Adriyn Dominique Grey Fri Feb 24 15:37:35 PST 2012 and HELL.......not acting like a pious ASSHOLE and letting loose with the tongue every now and then is good for levity with patients. personally, i'm a devout......agnostic. and HUGE First Amendent junkie. i totally respect one's right to free religion (however "weird"). and have utter contmpt for those who assume that i MUST act within their viewpoint.
Robert Kasper Robert Kasper Friday, February 24, 2012 1:43:44 AM Poor Baby! Bet there's a whole lot more to this story.
Derek Young Derek Young Friday, February 24, 2012 2:18:56 AM Prayer precept and example isn't it, But I still swear mostly at work I'm a kirk elder but still a work in progress ! Never swear at the patients who swear at you always be professional maintain the moral high ground till you can have the sod arrested!!!
Scot A Kreger Scot A Kreger Friday, February 24, 2012 4:03:26 AM I agree we all cuss on the job and with each other. Using religion as an excuse to sue? Come on. If the cussing was directed directly at him then he might have a case, otherwise the judge should throw it out and tell the medic to grow up.
Renee Lopez Renee Lopez Friday, February 24, 2012 4:52:22 AM This is the wrong business to be in if you cant deal with swearing! Maybe dude should stop whining and join the priesthood.
Marty Munro Marty Munro Friday, February 24, 2012 5:03:59 AM I personally do not like organized religion for the exact reason that this whole problem came about. If people want to practice their religion, that is fine, but it does not mean that others should cater to them and go out of their way. If certain comments were made that were offensive, the individual offended should be required to tell the offender what he or she has said or done that has been offensive. In Ontario Canada where I live and work, it has become extreme. There was a bill that came into effect a couple of years ago that basically says that it is an offense to offend anyone at work for any reason at all. It goes as far to say that if a group of workers want to meet up after work and do not invite someone and that individual is offended then they can be charged under the bill. Why can't adult workers just be mature and act like adults? I hope this medic wasn't fired because of his complaint, but all too often people that get fired seem try to find some type of ethnic, religious, or sexist excuse, rather than face the facts that they were not a good worker. One more thing.....supervisors really should be making every attempt to not offend employees and not use profanity at work, as they are supposed to be the leaders of the workplace and set a good example. Will be interesting to see how this plays out.
Adriyn Dominique Grey Adriyn Dominique Grey Sat Feb 25 14:37:51 PST 2012 i have heard that one can get arrested, lemme repeat ARRESTED, in Canada for hate speech. American urban legend or Canadian truth??????
Jill Brougher Sowers Jill Brougher Sowers Friday, February 24, 2012 5:45:18 AM We had a female medic who was home-schooled and had very little social skills. She was constantly changing the TV channel or complaining to the boss about our language. He told her that this job(private ems) is like working in a firehouse and if you are offended, either speak up or leave the room. She spent a lot of time sitting by herself. Im a christian too and if I'm offended, I'll leave the room.
Heidi Longwell Heidi Longwell Fri Feb 24 06:29:14 PST 2012 I loved getting her worked up!!! It was too fun and too easy! Lol
Brittany Rininger Brittany Rininger Fri Feb 24 06:54:01 PST 2012 Was she part Amish? Lol
Jill Brougher Sowers Jill Brougher Sowers Fri Feb 24 10:31:48 PST 2012 Heidi Longwell we saw a District 1 guy this morning and he asked me if the "breathing treatment" was really a true story !
Scott Ferrenberg Scott Ferrenberg Friday, February 24, 2012 6:00:28 AM I know this guy, He's a wack job.
Robert O'Connor Robert O'Connor Friday, February 24, 2012 6:27:30 AM This is crap! The complainant is a small-minded religious zealot most likely a dangerous right-wing nut job that should be monitored...
Ric Walters Ric Walters Friday, February 24, 2012 6:57:01 AM As a former paramedic and cop, I can honestly say that much of what I heard (and said) at times would have been offensive to many other Christians, and even could be considered blasphemous by some parts of Christianity. Taking God's name in vain, ie" God.....it", is, at the very least, a pretty serious violation of the third Commandment. One that I violated plenty of times. The Baptist pastor who worked beside me would gently remind me that Christians shouldn't curse, but he had a thick skin. Today, as a Methodist pastor, I still struggle with language (40+ years of it is a hard habit to break), and although I have a thick skin, to hear some people's language is offensive. When I do hear it, I ask them to respect me in the same way I respect them. And Adriyn, your alternative hypothesis is off base. Not wanting to hear foul language, or considering the use of God's name as part and parcel of someone's foul language, does not make one a "small-minded religious bigot." There's an old adage about assaulting someone that says "your right to swing your fist stops where my nose starts". Why can't we live by that same rule when it comes to speach?
Adriyn Dominique Grey Adriyn Dominique Grey Sat Feb 25 14:55:56 PST 2012 garsh darnit this thread as gotten mighty tattered mightY quick. ok, this thing is acting up so i gotta spit this out in one clustered paragraph, so here goes......first off, i did not say bigot. i said zealot. who knows what his views on GROUPS of people are?? it his his views on INDIVIDUALS which is in question. i simply gave the flipside arguement of what seemed to be the creeping inference of the article. to counter YOUR arguement.......it has been stated here that a remedy to "offensive" language is to either ignore it or walk away. you cannot ignore a blow to the schnozz, and it is usually hard to simply walk away from someone intent on knocking your block off. the point being, REVEREND....not all of us believe in what you call God. or in some cases what ANYONE calls it. we HAVE NO -god- to blaspheme. and some people rub the less-than-pious' face in their idea of morality so much that SOME people wanna rub back. i am not saying it is RIGHT....nor am i saying it is WRONG. i am saying it a HYPOTHESIS and like all of them, it is a schematic for a POSSIBLE explanation. different from a THEORY, which is a way of saying "disprove it or shut up". so, uh..... "THEORY"!!!!!!!
Ric Walters Ric Walters Sun Feb 26 13:50:18 PST 2012 Adriyn Dominique Grey - I stand corrected on bigot vs. zealot. Apparently, you're offended by the fact that I'm a pastor, and that most people do believe in God. That's a throry based on your own words. However, you didn't respond to the question I posed - why can't we live by the same rule (your right to swing ends where my nose starts) when it comes to language? Often, one cannot walk away from a foul-mouthed jerk, but could walk away from someone wanting to fight. Words travel farther than fists. You got so sidetracked on your religious commentary that you missed the point. If you have no God to blaspheme, that's a choice you've made. Your commentary on hypotheses vs. theories is off, too. Theories are built on hypotheses. And neither of them are anything more than thoughts based on levels of evidence. The greater the evidence, the more a hypothesis becomes a theory.
Adriyn Dominique Grey Adriyn Dominique Grey Mon Feb 27 12:42:19 PST 2012 Ric Walters offended???? a touch strong. i suppose irked-that-it-was-injected-as-a-shining-example-as-to-transcend-such-a-syndrome is better for what i was feeling. i would like to assume that his colleagues aren't such a battalion of jackasses that, IF asked ASSERTIVELY, as opposed to (PASSIVE)AGGRESSIVELY, to tone down what was truly offensive and excessive language that was affecting his ability to perform his job duties as a paramedic, that they would NOT. if SO, then would indeed a be problem. but as it stands, on PAPER he was terminated for misprioriatization of dispatches. not for anything he SAID. but for what he did failed TO DO. now maybe there is some sinister plot by a bunch of cynical seculars that just wanted him to shut up........but where does the accusation of the misprioriatization even come into play unless it was substantiated?? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? i mean, was he SOOOOOOOOOOO distraught with the emotional abuse of the sailor-mouthed infidels that he could not even differentiate a broken leg from a severed leg, or indigestion from ventricular collapse or whatever other boneheaded thing he HAD to have done for these "monsters" to have such a documented, smoking-gun reason to persecute him for simply to quell an injustice by going through the appropriate chain-of-command???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Kristine Burton-Bacheller Kristine Burton-Bacheller Friday, February 24, 2012 8:48:25 AM We expect to be confronted with difficult situations in the field. We don our "thick skin" to attend the victims in a bar fight, brawl, domestic abuse, all of these are usually accompanied with a fair amount of vulgarity and profanity. Sometimes a drunk can be inappropriately amorous, which is just as offensive. We deal with it. But our work environment should be pleasant. Everyone should work on it together. TEAM....together. I bartended for years and the owner wouldn't allow the use of the "f" word. He explained to me that every heated argument would escalate to physical confrontation when "fighting words" were used. Patrons were "86'd" for using the "f" word and he rarely had bar fights. Think of your words as extensions of your fists, and throwing either is inappropriate in the work place. On the other side of the same coin, being offended is a personal CHOICE. Walk away.
Matt Lehmann Matt Lehmann Friday, February 24, 2012 9:30:03 AM I just get mad when profanity is done in public while in uniform.
Bill Bailey Bill Bailey Friday, February 24, 2012 10:33:12 AM unfortunately we do let some profanity slip at times I am guilty too but I a mindful not to do it in front of patients or their families because it is unprofessional and that's what we are all. if someone asks me to refrain I will out of respect and I'm nowhere near a potty mouth , so I guess it would be easier for me than others.
Robert Tur Robert Tur Friday, February 24, 2012 9:51:47 PM Mr. Carder, you sleep deprived man, in all fairness to me, you should've disclose that as the "pastor," of CAP, you personally solicit money for your work as a religious censor, working to prevent the public from seeing entertainment that you, alone, deem blasphemous. Especially after the 4th viewing. Now, in all fairness to you, I've spent time in the middle-east and Afghanistan, Islamic nations where I had the opportunity to meet others in your line of work, religious police, and have seen it for what it really is: Evil. Societies forced to remain in the 7th century because of religious censorship. Women and gays stoned to death because of your God's will. Political correctness where adults are forced to cater to the irrational childish beliefs of those that believe in ghosts, saints, angels, and gods is destroying this country. You, and the fired medic wouldn't have lasted two minutes along side Jesus, where his fight for free speech, his, was met with censorship and the slings, and arrows of intolerance. When will you learn that the one way, the truth, and the light is really the Easter Bunny, or for the other 15% of the population, the Tooth Fairy.
Mitchell Green Mitchell Green Sat Feb 25 10:03:02 PST 2012 I for one, believe in the Easter Bunny . . .
Tom Carder Tom Carder Sat Feb 25 20:12:56 PST 2012 To all who read this, this is the last reply I will make on this issue to Mr. Tur. This EMS1 medium is a professional service to professionals and is not suited for argumentation. And I hope the moderator censures any more. ********** Mr. Carder, you sleep deprived man, ***Most of us in EMS are sleep deprived to one degree or another. in all fairness to me, you should've disclose that as the "pastor," of CAP, you personally solicit money for your work as a religious censor, ***We are indeed a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian ministry authorized by the IRS to receive donations. Just last year we received a whopping total of $310!. working to prevent the public from seeing entertainment ***We do not censure anything, Robert. We tell parents the truth about the content of entertainment so they might be in a better position to make an informed moral decision whether a piece of entertainment is fit. that you, alone, deem blasphemous. ***I did not write the Rules, Mr. Tur. Neither did you. Especially after the 4th viewing. ***I view works of entertainment (NO NC-17 or X) for analysis once, Robert. Keep it honest, sir. Now, in all fairness to you, I've spent time in the middle-east and Afghanistan, Islamic nations where I had the opportunity to meet others in your line of work, religious police, ***I am not "religious." I am Christian. and have seen it for what it really is: Evil. ***In your opinion. Most who hold God's Authority in contempt think it evil. Societies forced to remain in the 7th century because of religious censorship. *** Seventh century or 17th, God's Word is the same. Whether you believe it or not. Women and gays stoned to death because of your God's will. ***Because of the will of the slayers. Their own choice. Just like it is the choice of the murderers who kill more than 159,000 Christians each year just for being Christian. Mostly by "middle-east and Afghanistan, Islamic nations" mind you. Political correctness where adults are forced to cater to the irrational childish beliefs of those that believe in ghosts, saints, angels, and gods is destroying this country. ***Nossir, it is not. But I suspect it would be useless to try to explain that to you. You, and the fired medic wouldn't have lasted two minutes along side Jesus, ***Probably not. Even Jesus didn't expect that of anyone except of those He invited to do so where his fight for free speech, his, ***Not once did his "free speech" include profanity or blasphemy. No sir, not once. His "free speech" indeed included contempt for profanity and vulgarity. By the way, the original freedom of speech did not include profanity or vulgarity. It was a panel of 10 long-haired ex-hippies in robes that corrupted the original law. was met with censorship and the slings, and arrows of intolerance. ***Even Jesus was intolerant ... of sin. Of that which HE deemed to be sin, which included profanity. By His standards, not our own. When will you learn that the one way, the truth, and the light is really the Easter Bunny, or for the other 15% of the population, the Tooth Fairy. ***The tooth fairy and the Easter bunny didn't shed their blood on a Cross for you and I. ***Finally, to Ms. D'Souza and others, thank YOU.
Adriyn Dominique Grey Adriyn Dominique Grey Mon Feb 27 13:04:39 PST 2012 Tom Carder professionals?? may i ask what you do for work??? or did??? fyi: Definition of CENSURE 1: a judgment involving condemnation 2archaic : opinion, judgment 3: the act of blaming or condemning sternly 4: an official reprimand 2censureverb cen·suredcen·sur·ing\?sen(t)-sh(?-)ri?\ Definition of CENSURE transitive verb 1obsolete : estimate, judge 2: to find fault with and criticize as blameworthy Definition of CENSOR 1: a person who supervises conduct and morals: as a : an official who examines materials (as publications or films) for objectionable matter b : an official (as in time of war) who reads communications (as letters) and deletes material considered sensitive or harmful 2: one of two magistrates of early Rome acting as census takers, assessors, and inspectors of morals and conduct 3: a hypothetical psychic agency that represses unacceptable notions before they reach consciousness transitive verb : to examine in order to suppress or delete anything considered objectionable ; also : to suppress or delete as objectionable
Tom Carder Tom Carder Tue Feb 28 15:57:20 PST 2012 Adriyn Dominique Grey A Correctional Health ETII was my last EMS job. An EMT since 1978. Now I am retired but am still licensed. I also chaplain a Christian ministry.
Adriyn Dominique Grey Adriyn Dominique Grey Thu Mar 1 18:19:54 PST 2012 Tom Carder well, that sure puts me in my place. it's just that i couldn't tell from you've made public on your profile. correctional health as in in prison??? tough work, i reckon.
Carl Tompkins Carl Tompkins Saturday, February 25, 2012 1:53:41 PM Perhaps he really did misprioritize the calls. Some people just can't believe they were wrong and look for other reasons to explain their own failings.
Elizabeth D'Souza Elizabeth D'Souza Saturday, February 25, 2012 5:04:49 PM It says he was complaining about the supervisor's swearing. Perhaps the supervisor was swearing AT him and not just in front of him. I know I would complain about being cursed at. General swearing not thrown at someone doesn't bother me.
Misty Weaver Misty Weaver Sunday, February 26, 2012 11:11:14 AM Really, get a life. To complain about use of language is not American. Can any of the Christians here tell me where in the bible it says thou shall not say: fuck, shit, damn, ass, cunt, cock or etc. I'm Christian too and from what I've read a christian should know when to turn the other cheek, and to know that all are sinners. Sounds to me like this complaintant has nothing better to do. I reiterate, GET A LIFE.
Tom Carder Tom Carder Tue Feb 28 18:52:12 PST 2012 Ms. Weaver, our concerns as ministers in Christ regarding this profanity issue is not for purity of our own airspace but for the eternal souls of they who use profanity as expletives and think there is nothing wrong with doing so. Further, no, the Bible does not say "don't speak [your words]." Neither does the Bible say, for example, "don't shoot someone to death with a firearm." However, His Word does say do not commit murder without specifying how not to do it. To feel it is okay to use such language because the Bible does not give a list of words not to use is grasping. About turning the other cheek, Jesus never intended for us to let anyone beat on us. Why else would He advise His disciples to buy swords [Luke 22:36]. Jesus was speaking to not trying to get even. About having nothing better to do, you are right. And about getting a life, I have a Life. Eternal.
Carlene Heard Gaines Carlene Heard Gaines Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:52:29 AM Without the entire story and both sides deserving his job back or not is not ours to decide. However; I am embarrassed by the response to the idea of cussing in the workplace being totally acceptable. I work where you have the right to not have to deal with cussing. NOW, I believe that you should ask a co-worker to not use certain language if it bothers you and you should be able to brush off the little things. I think a true professional supervisor would not use profanity in the work place, especially if a worker finds it offensive. As a medic I think that we should show our fellow workers respect. When did foul language become something we should grow tough skin for? I chose not to participate and pretty much ignore those who do cuss. If you want to cuss in a group that it is acceptable to it by all means have at it. We are supposed to be professionals otherwise. Even I have had the slip of the tounge and am not a total prude but I respect what I do.
Mel Maguire Mel Maguire Wednesday, February 29, 2012 2:04:24 PM I'm seeing a lot of offensive posts on this thread (most of them are, I think, deliberately so). Let's all stop and think for a minute. Atheists: do you really think you're going to get anywhere by insulting Christians over their beliefs simply because you think it's silly? Christians: firing back with comments that Jesus died for the atheists, too, sounds every bit as ridiculous to them as what they say sounds to you. That said, I am a Christian. I'm not perfect and I would never claim to be. I also have a mouth that could make a sailor faint (my dad and uncle were both sailors...trust me, the theory has been tested). Having worked in both corrections and now in EMS, I've met a few who never learned how to grow a thicker skin and they typically don't last long. It's not because everyone else is out to get them; it's because of the tension that their hard-line beliefs tend to cause more to themselves than to anyone else. To me, that's not about being principled - it's more about making themselves feel better, and in the long run, it ends up being a complicated way of making themselves feel worse.
Aly Singer Aly Singer Wed Feb 29 14:18:48 PST 2012 totally liking what u said
Teri Madsen Teri Madsen Tuesday, March 06, 2012 5:58:24 AM I have been in EMS for nearly 17 years, and I also am a pig farmer. Having said this, I must admit I know all the swear words and sometimes use them when I am doing chores. However, when I put on the navy blue uniform and arrive at the ambulance shed, I TRY to leave the swear words behind. If one of my partners needs to vent, I completely understand. It can be a very stressful career, as all of you know. I think we cannot comment on Mr. Newell's situation given the small amount of data that is given in this article.
Bonnie Peterson Bonnie Peterson Tue Mar 6 08:07:06 PST 2012 Hi teri, jusst wishing you the best on thurs. Hope all goes well and u have a speedy recovery. Im hanging out with ur husband today, and dont worry i will keep him in his place. Lol im probably the one who needs to be watched,anyway i will be thinking of u on thurs.
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