Walmart Fires Employee After Shoplifter Chase
October 23, 2009
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It should be noted that the suspect was not *obviously* armed until *after* the chase took place.
Wal-Mart should fire the bureaucrat who fires a hero. If that really is the company position – “we fire heroic employees” – then it’s time to boycott Wal-Mart nationwide. Since damn near everything they sell is made in China, that would only help the American economy.
And if Wal-Mart decides to hire Rutner back to save face, he ought to get a raise AND a big bonus.
WAL-MART has got to go!!
This is so stupid.
Though this story seems silly and most sensible people would have no issue with what this employee did, Walmart has been forced into this decision for many reasons. But mostly 1: If the emplyee got hurt, he would most likely sue Walmart with his lawyer saying that the employee’s managers told him to put himself in harm’s way and/or 2: The suspect sues Walmart because the employee used excessive force in apprehending him. I agree, this whole thing makes Walmart look silly. But they are in a no-win situation in every direction. You can thank frivolous lawsuits and silly lawmakers and judges for that.
I’m first to be a Walmart hater, but some things they do makes sense….http://www.dmcantor.com/news_articles/article.php?id=5
My friend was Hans, his life was ended to short.