I am a supervisor at a manufacturing plant and I recently became aware, via another employee, of death threats made by one of my long-time problem-child employees towards me. He specifically stated that if he were ever fired, he would have nothing left to loose and that he would go to his car, get his gun, and kill me and at least one other employee he has a grudge against.
This employee, let's call him BGB, is a so-so performer (although he thinks he's God's gift to the company) who has a history of bellicose behavior. Rarely does a month go by that he isn't in an argument with someone. I've documented most of these incidents and now his file and his fate with the company rests in HR's (Human Resources) hands. I'll find out what they'll decide next week; meanwhile, BGB is on unpaid suspension.
Why am I telling you all this? Because if he does follow through on his threat, I want it known that I do NOT blame guns, the availability of guns, or gun manufacturers for my demise. I blame only the sick individual who wielded the gun, and possibly my company for not doing more to protect its unarmed, vulnerable employees.
Now, having said that, I don't really believe that he will follow through on his threats, mainly because he is somewhat of a coward. But, in case I don't post here anymore, you'll know why.
DAL
P.S. I'll let you know the outcome of this next week...I hope.
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Reading "Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal," by Ayn Rand, should be required of every politician and in every high school.
GOA, JPFO, PPFC, CSSA, LP, NRA
[This message has been edited by DAL (edited February 26, 2000).]
This employee, let's call him BGB, is a so-so performer (although he thinks he's God's gift to the company) who has a history of bellicose behavior. Rarely does a month go by that he isn't in an argument with someone. I've documented most of these incidents and now his file and his fate with the company rests in HR's (Human Resources) hands. I'll find out what they'll decide next week; meanwhile, BGB is on unpaid suspension.
Why am I telling you all this? Because if he does follow through on his threat, I want it known that I do NOT blame guns, the availability of guns, or gun manufacturers for my demise. I blame only the sick individual who wielded the gun, and possibly my company for not doing more to protect its unarmed, vulnerable employees.
Now, having said that, I don't really believe that he will follow through on his threats, mainly because he is somewhat of a coward. But, in case I don't post here anymore, you'll know why.
DAL
P.S. I'll let you know the outcome of this next week...I hope.
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Reading "Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal," by Ayn Rand, should be required of every politician and in every high school.
GOA, JPFO, PPFC, CSSA, LP, NRA
[This message has been edited by DAL (edited February 26, 2000).]