# I Am A Fucking Terrorist? **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [January 5, 2005, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-fucking-terrorist/283268 "2005-01-05T20:25:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Rilchiam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/2bfe46/32.png) [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2005, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-fucking-terrorist/283268/21 "2005-01-06T01:21:13Z")
Uh…excuse me? ---
**Author:** ![Claude\_Remains](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/898d66/32.png) [@Claude\_Remains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Claude_Remains)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2005, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-fucking-terrorist/283268/22 "2005-01-06T01:43:15Z")
I am JUST TRYING TO COMPREHEND what Mynn said. SORRY BUTT IT CAME ACCROSS LIKE MY LIFE IS JUST ANOTHER PIECE OF SHIT. ---
**Author:** ![35340](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/8baadc/32.png) [@35340](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/35340)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2005, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-fucking-terrorist/283268/23 "2005-01-06T01:48:38Z")
I’m sorry, I tend to type in stream of conciousness and I could not remember the acronym ACLU. I think you need to give them a call - American Civil Liberties Union. No offense at all was intended, I apologize if any was given. ---
**Author:** ![Claude\_Remains](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/898d66/32.png) [@Claude\_Remains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Claude_Remains)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2005, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-fucking-terrorist/283268/24 "2005-01-06T01:51:42Z")
mynn please accept my appology. I feel LIKE an ASS ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Borgia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/larry_borgia/32/156_2.png) [@Larry\_Borgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Borgia)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2005, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-fucking-terrorist/283268/25 "2005-01-06T01:55:45Z")
**Bob** It sounds like you are going through a very hard time. I’m not sure if you will find the help you need on an anonymous message board. I recommend you see a Lawyer, and maybe a councellor. I sincerely mean no offence and hope that things work out for you. Good Luck, LB. ---
**Author:** ![Claude\_Remains](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/898d66/32.png) [@Claude\_Remains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Claude_Remains)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2005, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-fucking-terrorist/283268/26 "2005-01-06T02:05:01Z")
Thanks Larry, with a post count of NEARLY 100 I’m gonna ask my shrink about you. ---
**Author:** ![Claude\_Remains](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/898d66/32.png) [@Claude\_Remains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Claude_Remains)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2005, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-fucking-terrorist/283268/27 "2005-01-06T02:09:52Z")
Damn it this is what I get when I try to be a SMARTASS. ALL HAIL LARRY , HE HAS NEARLY 1,OOO POSTS. WOOOOO… I.M READING LIKE A MOTHERFUCK!!! ---
**Author:** ![Bear\_Nenno](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bear_nenno/32/3358_2.png) [@Bear\_Nenno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bear_Nenno)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2005, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-fucking-terrorist/283268/28 "2005-01-06T02:17:08Z")
> [@bob fortuna](#): > > Thanks Larry, with a post count of NEARLY 100 I’m gonna ask my shrink about you. I’m not getting any of this… I would say you’re being “overly-sensitive”, except that in your situation right now there can be no such thing!! You’re being fucked with on all sides, and everything is shitting on you right now. Damn man. This really sucks. I won’t even pretend to know how you’re feeling or what you’re going through. But keep in mind that everyone here is trying to help you. And everyone here has good intentions and we’re all very sincere in what we say. Nobody here is going to crap on you like those “Real Life” people!! If someone posts something that you think is hurtful or mean, take a second and reread it a couple time. Because most likely, you’re just taking him all wrong. We _REALLY_ do care!! And we _REALLY_ want to help in whatever way we can. Defintely get a lawyer!!! You have a strong case. You might not even need your job back after the settlement you get from this!!! $ With that said, where near Tampa are you? Did you work for SWFWMD or something similar? What utility? If you are actually _in_ Tampa, let me know if there is anything I can do for you!! Seriously!! If you need a ride somewhere, or someone to pick up your kid from school or practice or whatever, or babysit, or you need someone to talk to, or anything. Just let me know, man. Hell, I’d offer to help with your bills as well, if I had any money. There are other Dopers nearby as well who would help out, I’m sure! … anyway, I’m here for you. Seriously. I can tell everyone else in your life is fucking crapping all over you. But there are real people who you’ve never met who are so willing to help you. You’re a Doper now. Welcome to the community. We’re like brothers, and we take care of each other!!! ---
**Author:** ![Claude\_Remains](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/898d66/32.png) [@Claude\_Remains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Claude_Remains)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2005, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-fucking-terrorist/283268/29 "2005-01-06T02:36:49Z")
tHANKS BEAR AND ALL ! Your right and dont want to have a bad name right off the bat here. I’m in port richey and I am doing fine, but right now I am PISSED OFF HOW DOES ONE GOE ABOUT STICKING TO THE MAN WHO FUCKED YOU? ---
**Author:** ![Bear\_Nenno](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bear_nenno/32/3358_2.png) [@Bear\_Nenno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bear_Nenno)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2005, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-fucking-terrorist/283268/30 "2005-01-06T02:52:14Z")
> [@bob fortuna](#): > > HOW DOES ONE GOE ABOUT STICKING TO THE MAN WHO FUCKED YOU? With a Lawyer!!! $$$ 😃 $$$ ---
**Author:** ![Lissa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/85f322/32.png) [@Lissa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissa)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2005, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-fucking-terrorist/283268/31 "2005-01-06T02:57:30Z")
> [@bob fortuna](#): > > tHANKS BEAR AND ALL ! > Your right and dont want to have a bad name right off the bat here. > I’m in port richey and I am doing fine, but right now I am PISSED OFF > > HOW DOES ONE GOE ABOUT STICKING TO THE MAN WHO FUCKED YOU? You fight the fight using legal means and then move on with your life while that battle is going on. Take it or leave it, but my advice is to do everything you can to recapture a sense of normalcy while still using legal means to fight the injustice. Regrettably, attempts at revenge (outisde the law) or pre-occupation with this will only harm you. I wish you the best of luck. ---
**Author:** ![Claude\_Remains](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/898d66/32.png) [@Claude\_Remains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Claude_Remains)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2005, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-fucking-terrorist/283268/32 "2005-01-06T03:09:43Z")
lissa you are so right ,my thoughts have not gotten the best of me, I will not alllow this to become my living reality. ---
**Author:** ![Lissa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/85f322/32.png) [@Lissa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissa)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2005, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-fucking-terrorist/283268/33 "2005-01-06T03:41:31Z")
> [@bob fortuna](#): > > lissa > > you are so right ,my thoughts have not gotten the best of me, I will not alllow this to become my living reality. Then you shall prevail in the end. Once again, good luck and my best wishes are with you. ---
**Author:** ![I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/i_love_me_vol.i/32/521_2.png) [@I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Love_Me_Vol.I)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2005, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-fucking-terrorist/283268/34 "2005-01-06T03:53:23Z")
I want to second (or third) the notion that you request a Mod or Admin to not just lock, but delete this thread. You don’t want your legal opponents to have any shred of documentation about you, your complaint, or your state of mind concerning this issue, if it can be avoided. I also want to add-- you needn’t worry about somebody here knocking you down right now; you needn’t even look for it, because if any one did they’d likely get their ass handed to them in a snuff jar. The board looks out for its own. ---
**Author:** ![OtakuLoki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ac8455/32.png) [@OtakuLoki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OtakuLoki)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2005, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-fucking-terrorist/283268/35 "2005-01-06T04:17:06Z")
Bob, First, my deepest condolances, and my prayers go out to you and your family. A few things - one run, don’t walk, to a lawyer. If you can’t get help from a legal aid clinic, as much as I loathe the practice, this is the sort of case that the whole payment on settlement was made for. two - document **EVERYTHING** you do, say, hear, or think about this situation in a secure place. Whom you’ve talked to, at which office, what time the call was. Make it impossible for people to claim your loss has confused you, because you can recite chapter and verse about what has happened. three - if things continue to pack up on you and you still can’t get a lawyer, call the local human interest newspaper person, and ask him/her to help you with publicity. Don’t do this on your own, unless you’ve gotten no other way to get help and every lawyer in your state has told you to stop bothering them. Once you do have a lawyer this may be a step he/she suggests, but don’t do it on your own if you can possibly avoid it. ---
**Author:** ![Kythereia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e8c25b/32.png) [@Kythereia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kythereia)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2005, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-fucking-terrorist/283268/36 "2005-01-06T05:24:17Z")
I can’t say anything that everyone else hasn’t said–they’re all absolutely right. They’re warm, wonderful, caring, _amazing_ people, and it’s a privilege to be here with them. 🙂 They–and I, and all of us–are looking out for you. Best of luck, mate. You’ve got 50,000 people (give or take) rooting for you–right here. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Yeticus\_Rex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/a698b9/32.png) [@Yeticus\_Rex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yeticus_Rex)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2005, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-fucking-terrorist/283268/37 "2005-01-06T19:47:14Z")
> [@Yeticus Rex](#): > > File a complaint to the [EEOC](http://www.eeoc.gov/). They will follow up on legitimate claims and will guide you through the remedy process, not to mention slapping fines on the employer. Let me reiterate that you should FIRST call the EEOC (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) before you call any lawyers. They will represent you if you have a legitimate complaint that is on the FEDERAL LEVEL…your ex-employer of accusing you of being a terrorist might be of interest to them. The representation will probably be free of charge, and if you do not have a claim or the issue is out of their realm (this is near the borderline, IMHO) then they can possibly refer you to another agency or THEN tell you to seek private counsel. No skin off your back if the claim is not accepted. [Just call your local field office and explain your situation and find out whether or not they can represent you.](http://www.eeoc.gov/miami/index.html) A lawyer is one thing, a federal agency kicking your ex-employer’s ass around is another level up, IMHO. As an employer myself, this would scare the crap out of me. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-fucking-terrorist/283268.md?page=1)