Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed fired the city’s fire chief, Kelvin Cochran today. GAVoice reported that Cochran was to return to work today after a 30-day suspension without pay for going against city policy by writing a book that included comparing homosexuality to bestiality. Reed made the announcement this afternoon at a press conference at City Hall.
“Certainly we agree with Mayor Reed’s position on this and his rationale for it,” said Georgia Equality Executive Director Jeff Graham moments after the announcement was made. Georgia Equality had called for Cochran to be fired.
Cochran’s anti-gay views could only make for a hostile work environment, Graham noted.
“This is not about his religious views but his about his ability to lead a diverse work force,” he said. “It’s unfortunate that this had to happen. I feel the mayor has done the right thing to ensure all employees are treated fairly.”
Its particularly distressing when a negro is bigoted-it proves he is not only ignorant, he has failed to learn his own people’s struggles for equality! We will not tolerate bigotry in tax paid positions any longer!