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Kirsi-Marja Hardy wrote on Nov 25, 2008 12:03 PM:

" Wow it has been quiet here ever since Obama was selected. Isnt it ashame that in Finland in the news I hear that IN AMERICA KKK, and other racist groups have rose their ugly weak heads ti show even more of their stupidity after the election. I bet this situation at MEA aint getting better either. It is just human low nature not to know when to grow up and admit your are dead wrong. Men who are closed hearted, jealous, uncivilized, not learned, plain stupid fools just dont know when to quit before its too late. "




Paula Patterson wrote on Nov 13, 2008 7:00 PM:

" Cal - I sure hope you are right. Thanks for putting a more positive spin and some hope into things. I do wish more people were interested though and take up the cause. I'd feel better then. We all feel safe but it could always happen to any one of us - maybe not in the same form or another - hate (in the form or racism, sexism...) is always an ugly thing and we should always fight it. "




So Cal T wrote on Nov 11, 2008 7:28 AM:

" Injustice may seem to have the upper hand, but in the end, they will pay.

Truth will prevail even though it appears that the big bad bully of racism has the upper hand. I declare the truth be known and also decree conviction on those guilty and all those that are a part of the injustices of the world, but starting right here with this horrid situation!!! "




Paula Patterson wrote on Nov 6, 2008 8:05 PM:

" TO - I had to laugh at your comments because what you said was so true.! JP's logic was exactly have it that: it'd be your fault if they came in, beat you up & robbed you. Ha. Crazy! What a great example! Thank you. MEA are the bad guys, pure and simple. "




TO JP wrote on Nov 4, 2008 2:22 AM:

" I will make it simple for you JP. I decide I want what you have so I just go to your house and beat you up and take it! And I will say it is your fault for having what I want but dont deserve but you asked for it because you live in America! And now that you know this is how people feel about you you should just leave!
Show some class and not your butt! Get a clue you are wrong JP! Its not cool to be ignorant or act ignorant! Do you work for MEA? "




Paula Patterson wrote on Nov 3, 2008 8:55 PM:

" Yeah Europe! I agree with you! I also loved what Kathy said about if JP was hit by a car, it is because he wanted to be (that is what he is arguing basically). Thank you and amen for your comments! "




Kathy Barker wrote on Nov 3, 2008 8:53 PM:

" JP - Let's see... by your logic, JFK put himself in front of the bullet and a woman is raped because she wanted to be raped? You couldn't spell if you used the alpha blocks as your argument is irrational and doesn't follow deductive logcial thinking. I have nothing more to say to you that others haven't. If you get hit by a car, it must be because you wanted to or you were standing in the way (though it came crashing through a guard rail and fell off a 200 ft cliff to hit you. You are funny!! "




Europe wrote on Nov 3, 2008 11:53 AM:

" MEA Board members cant sleep at night till they do what is right. "




J. Lehtinen PhD wrote on Nov 3, 2008 11:44 AM:

" MEA DO YOU HAVE GUTS TO STAND UP FOR WHAT IS RIGHT? "




jp to kathy barker wrote on Nov 2, 2008 7:47 PM:

" i never said a noose was ok.
what i said was:
why would anyone willingly, and by their own accord, put themselves into this situation knowing full well what type of people he/she was dealing with.
so they are at fault just as much as the people/ person commiting this act.
some people put themselves into situations to purposely stir the pot.

that is all i said!
if that is not clear enough for you, i'll see if playschool has those little wooden alphabet blocks, and i'll spell it out for you ! geez! "




Kathy Barker wrote on Nov 2, 2008 1:16 PM:

" I hope that there is a follow-up done on this story. Please don't drop this and be like MEA. I'd like to see some agressive journalism and get more info on this story. This is heartbreaking!!! Thanks. "




Kathy Barker wrote on Nov 2, 2008 1:07 PM:

" Wow! I thought Jim Crow laws or social codes were something from the South (of an era long gone - thank God). It appears according to this JP guy and MEA that it is alive and well in Anchorage. Is this what you want Alaska to be known as: The Reborn South? Sorry JP but nooses are NEVER acceptable anywhere. That is threatening someone's life in what the Surpeme Court would rule as "Cruel & Unusual Punishment". JP you'd be comfortable in the Deep South it seems. Wake Up Anchorage!!! "




Paula Patterson wrote on Nov 1, 2008 10:17 PM:

" JP - History would be sad if you blamed all those persecuted for "getting in the way" of people who would kill, maim them or be hateful. Wow! What would you tell a rape victim? That she got in the way of the rapist? Very strange logic. It still doesn't matter as the harassment continues and the law is there to protect people from this. You don't know his situation and you judge it. You don't know mine and you judge me. Hmmm. Sad JP, sad. No wonder you only see the world from your point of view. "




Paula Patterson wrote on Nov 1, 2008 12:15 PM:

" jp - As usual, u judge & speak before u think. YES I have been in the minority position twice over. I KNOW what it is like so don't judge without knowing; that's ignorance. Donte has worked for MEA for 20 years. This is more something in the last 10 years so you are wrong again. You don't know him so you judge. I do! TITLE VII Civil Rights Act 1964 + case law protects employees against discrimination/harassment on grounds of race, color, religion, sex or natl origin. Your opinion matters not. MEA supports illegal activities & doesnothing "




Kirsi-Marja Hardy wrote on Oct 31, 2008 10:50 PM:

" But in the end, it is not our justice system that will bring the justice to all of this, But indeed it is the God Almighty, for He reings and He hates injustice. I would be trembling in fear, if I was against a man of God, as these men have set themselves to be. I feel for them, and would love to see them repent, and come out clean, for it sure is better for man to judge himself, than to wait upon the judgment of God. My message is delivered. "




Kirsi-Marja Hardy wrote on Oct 31, 2008 10:43 PM:

" The truth of the matter is, our whole justice system, and basis of science all were born out on Christianity, the fall of humanity, the sinfulness of men. System is built to ensure the mistake of man is minimized. Of course religion as a word is idiographic, and we know that when ever you bring up Christ and the TRUTH the understanding of some just fade. It is not of how much you know, but what you know. It is also clear that with evil and unreasonable men, there is no end to this debate. "




jp wrote on Oct 31, 2008 10:33 PM:

" paula, my point was, and still is:

why would anyone knowingly put themselves into a position to be treated like this, unless it was trying to start something.
i'm a minority type person, and i would never put myself into that position.
perhaps you have never had to be in that position, i have!
so, put yourself into his shoes, and then my shoes, and see what's really going on! "




Paula Patterson wrote on Oct 31, 2008 1:28 PM:

" Kirsi - sorry, I understand how you feel religiously so I don't mean to discount your views on things. You are right and I wish everyone thought about you.

Spankles & JP- I think the paper would go bankrupt if JP had a comment section - it might even be sued. kirsi was trying to explain compassion to you and the ugliness of biiggotry. I don't know of any mainstream religious book that condones it. It is only the ugly side of humanity that does. Shouldn't we hold such people/companies responsible? YES!!! Welcome to the 21st century! "




Paula Patterson wrote on Oct 31, 2008 1:21 PM:

" Spankles & JP - JP brought up the Japanese spankles & that is where it came from. You are right - it doesn't make sense & none of JP's arguments do either. It doesn't have to do with religion. It has to do with what is right morally and right by law. BY LAW MEA is wrong. BY LAW NO ONE should be harrassed in this manner in the U.S. PERIOD. END OF STORY. NO ONE's life should be threatened or harrassed on a job.LEGALLY AND MORALLY YOU ARE WRONG, WRONG, WRONG - PERIOD. "




jp wrote on Oct 30, 2008 12:30 PM:

" what does religion have to do with anything? everything! people that believe so strongly about something are easily blinded by their faith, and not able to see the truth.
you can't base everything on religion, as religion cannot back you up, as it is a non-material, non-factual farcicle look at mankinds ability to elude real issues, and real problems "we'll just put our trust in the lord" yeah, ok, that works well! "




Kirsi-Marja Hardy wrote on Oct 30, 2008 5:22 AM:

" What does religion have to do with this? Everything, I would say. If the people in MEA would recognize each other as God's images, as He created us, none of this uncalled harassment would never have taken place.As we loose sight of God, we loose sight of each other and the respect and meaning of individualism may it be of different color, gender, religion or else.The hardenss of heart comes about, just as seen on these conversations here. Hitler lost the sight of all this too, he was clever but not civilized. "




Matanuska Thunder wrote on Oct 29, 2008 10:32 PM:

" Hey I get MEA propaganda in my MEA statement and MEA even has a web site too! Why isnt any of this in the MEA Website or in the Wonderful info that comes with my statement?


HMMM this fertilizer smells like COVERUP! "




I remember wrote on Oct 29, 2008 9:27 PM:

" This is about a corrupt Management gone wild. This is about a DONKEY in the rotting skin of a dead Lion. This is about a Scarecrow that does not have the brains to tell the difference between RUIN and RUN! About a Tin man pretending to be a Assistant General Manager. With out the HEART to do the RIGHT THING or TELL the TRUTH! This is about bringing an end to this Stephen King novel come to our Valley Coop! Lets turn the page! Throw this book in the fire already! "




jp wrote on Oct 29, 2008 9:13 PM:

" thank you spankles, i'd love that, but then the frontiersman would have to accept liability for me, and i wouldn't want that to happen, as i'd have to be toned down a bit.
they already only post about 25% of what i write, some of it i understand should not be posted, but some of it should be posted, even though it would confuse, and belittle many of you mental midgets.
anyway, i'll keep doing this at least until i get bored, or you just leave.
it's up to you!!! "




Spankles wrote on Oct 29, 2008 8:23 PM:

" What does dead Japanese and religion have to do with this story? The frontiersman should just start a JP comment section. That would be fun. "




WHAT wrote on Oct 29, 2008 8:12 PM:

" WOW! almost lost site of the original contents of the article, for a minute I thought it was about religion and the election! "




JWM wrote on Oct 29, 2008 6:26 PM:

" To Jp. Better thought as a fool than open your mouth and remove all doubt. "




Science to M from K-M wrote on Oct 29, 2008 2:32 PM:

" Just like people, science is humble or proud. Did you know that the whole modern science is based on Christianity, and ressurection of Christ?So is our governments. The scientists who have in 1500-1800 build the base for modern science were Christians.Today hundreds of scientists have signed a list confessing the evolution paradigma as taught in shcools has no scientific ground.How was cell formed, how did reasoning and the ability to create come about?You trust c. dating? learnmore http://www.angelfire.com/mi/dinosaurs/carbondating.html "




Kirsi-Marja Hardy wrote on Oct 29, 2008 10:51 AM:

" I will tell you one secret, you may not know Maxkatt. Your creator takes a many foolish things to confound the wise. He is not ignorant of the thoughts you possess. The more you exalt the vain things of men, the more He allows you to explain your world by it. In the end you will find out that the fear of God is the beginning of all wisdom. Turn from your foolish way and find your way to God. As you do He surely meet you. "




Kirsi-Marja Hardy wrote on Oct 29, 2008 10:39 AM:

" Dear Maxkatt, our faith is not to be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. Good treasure is hidden in God, in the thoughts of His heart, in the depth of His Holy mind. It was hid in Christ, and the sc wise killed Him, only to release the power of God to all who sincerely seek it. Therefore no man can reveal it to you, only God Himself through His grace. He handpicks the humble spirit. To your disadv who esteem wisdom of men over Gods, it prob stays hidden. "




MAXKATT from NY wrote on Oct 29, 2008 8:35 AM:

" Kirsi-Marja Hardy...The more you know, the less you believe. Science, thru the examination of fossil records and carbon dating, has clearly demonstrated the timeline established in the bible is simply not plausible. The book is nothing more than a collection of stories men assembled before they knew any better. It may have value in terms of teaching wholesome values to some, but in terms of explaining the world around us...I'll look to science. Tracing back, Adam & Eve would have only been a few thousand years ago. We know everything's been here much longer. "




To MEA SR MGT wrote on Oct 29, 2008 6:12 AM:

" ““Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity. ~ Martin Luther King Jr.”” "




JPs biggest fan wrote on Oct 28, 2008 10:51 PM:

" I agree with everything JP said. You are my hero! "




Kirsi-Marja Hardy wrote on Oct 28, 2008 10:18 PM:

" My dear one, Jp, please go take a walk on the beautiful Alaskan nature. Go alone, and take your time. Can you tell me there is no God? The reason you are alive Is God and His perfect love for you. As you walk, Pray Psa 26:2 Examine me, O Jehovah, and prove me; purify my heart and my mind.
Psa 26:3 For Your loving-kindness is before my eyes. He shall prove Himself to you when you seek Him with all your heart. Praying for your soul to come home. "




jp wrote on Oct 28, 2008 10:00 PM:

" ok paula, i guess i forgot to insert an important word in that paragraph, "as many as the Japanese had killed!
not "japanese killed" but "Japanese had killed"
sorry for the poor grammar. "




jp wrote on Oct 28, 2008 9:57 PM:

" oh, and someone prove to me that there is a god, and i'll change!!! "




jp wrote on Oct 28, 2008 9:55 PM:

" paula, i never said that japanese were killed, and the fact that i am a half breed is of no relevance to this.
i think that people should be treated as they treat each other, and if you choose to put yourself in the line of fire, you're probably going to get fired upon, as i am in here!
i never said MEA was right, i was just stating that there are plenty of jobs, and if this one was that bad, go find another one!!! "




Kirsi-Marja Hardy wrote on Oct 28, 2008 8:55 PM:

" To all responsible, turn from trying to pick your minds to justify your wrong doing and
Isa 55:6 Seek Jehovah while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.
Isa 55:7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; and let him return to Jehovah, and He will have mercy on him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon. Isa 55:8 For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor your ways My ways, says Jehovah. "




Sunflower wrote on Oct 28, 2008 7:44 PM:

" Sounds like there always has been conflict between the board. I read about it in the newsletters and newspaper. Sounds like a few people need to retire or get out including some old employees. There was some prejudice that I have felt when I was employed there. And, also that the Human Resource Dept. made sure you signed a EOE paper to show that they were hiring natives or other nationality. Now, was this for their benefit to make themselves look good? Makes me wonder. When I would ask questions seems each employee said something different and pointed fingers. "




Paula Patterson wrote on Oct 28, 2008 5:27 PM:

" To Whomever wrote the Oct 27 blog Part 1,2 & 3 - you said it better than I did. Thanks! I loved the sanity and wisdom of your comments. :) "




Paula Patterson wrote on Oct 28, 2008 5:24 PM:

" Yeah to RAH's comment! You are probably right! Shame on people who judge other people's plight. It is easy when you are comfortable and secure to pass judgement on those who suffer from persecution. :) "




Paula Patterson wrote on Oct 28, 2008 5:21 PM:

" JP - Well yesterday u said that Japanese were killed so thank you for the clarification. There are many more genocides than u list. Humans can be horrible to one another so why does this cancel or justify horrible behavior. Your logic contradicts itself. You cite the very attrocities that justify this man standing up for his rights as a reason that he should back down. I'd like you to see you tell a Holocaust victim that they should never have "rocked the boat". This behavior has to be stopped at it's beginning & nothing else is acceptable! "




RAH RAH wrote on Oct 28, 2008 12:14 PM:

" jp is always stirring the pot on every article written. Probably some bored person tired of the soaps and FOX News. "




jp to tojp wrote on Oct 27, 2008 10:14 PM:

" i have my history exact, and to the point, you need to read non-fiction when you visit the library.
how many chinese did the japanese kill?
how many jews died in the haulocaust?
how many native americans did the whiteman kill?
how many blacks were purchased from their own family members or tribal leaders?

you can't erase the past, and the past will not totally leave us.
sometimes you have to know your position, and perhaps it is not a good idea to rock the boat too much! "




Kirsi-Marja Hardy wrote on Oct 27, 2008 10:03 PM:

" In God we trust and His righteousness shall rise in this injustice to Donte. I know the wrongdoers do not have peace, I say a prayer for you to turn to Christ, confess your wrongdoing and be freed of your transgression, make your wrong right before men also. God loves you. "




Paula Patterson wrote on Oct 27, 2008 9:42 PM:

" Final comment to JP - The golden rule JP. Put yourself in this man's shoes. How would you feel? Don't you think you should treat others how you would want to be treated? How would you like a death threat? It would have to be pretty upsetting to find a noose on your desk left for you, wouldn't it? Compound that with other threats. Should Mr. Kelly run? No! It would happen to someone else, maybe you. If not this company then what other company? Why don't you ask the hatemongers to "just get along"? "




Paula Patterson wrote on Oct 27, 2008 9:33 PM:

" To JP re yr Oct 2st comment: You say that this man should just quit his job as he doesn't get along with his workers. That IS NOT what is happening & u know it! It is part of our body of laws and the spirit of these laws that GUARANTEES this. Following your logic, no one would have have done what they did for religious freedom, freedom from sexual harassment, racial persecution, etc.... You misuse other people's statements and history (both U.S. and World) in defending your illogical and uneducated statements. "




TIRED OF THEIR GAMES wrote on Oct 27, 2008 7:07 PM:

" donte, hang in there man. The little mgrs are gonna continue to be after you 'cause that is what the big toad wants. Stay out of the corners and don't let them side swipe you into anything. They had there chance and now only somethings are public so watch your back man!
Run like a bunny!!! "




Paula Patterson wrote on Oct 27, 2008 6:13 PM:

" JP – Sorry but you arguments are illogical and don’t follow; this is about 1 person (Donte Kelly), being persecuted and threatened!! This has NOTHING to do with the holocaust or any other event you mentioned. More importantly we SHOULD NEVER justify 1 wrong with another. Shame on you!! Didn’t you hear as a child that 2 wrongs don’t make a right? It’s time you learned this simple lesson. This is unacceptable and this simple company needs to be held responsible for what has happened and may continue to be happening because their inaction! "




X MEA Employee wrote on Oct 27, 2008 12:40 PM:

" Go get them Donte! I worked there for 7 years. I have never seen a place treat people so badly! Wayne runs pretty rough-shod over everyone and if you don't do it "his" way you get treated like dirt. Lot's of people - like in the HR Department - can't barely look you in the eye because they know they are lying to you, but are scared they might get crapped on too. Get rid of Wayne & the problems will disappear!!! "




Shameful wrote on Oct 27, 2008 10:33 AM:

" To JP: I live here in the valley - and yes I am fairly religious. But I have to say that your hateful positions in these blogs are sad... Your spirit in the afterlife will be enlightened as will those of Jessie Jackson, Al Sharpton and the other hateful people you referenced. "




Concerning JP wrote on Oct 27, 2008 8:33 AM:

" I realized after the first blog that JP was someone that couldn't be reasoned with. Statements like "if someone wasn't liked or they were mistreated then they should just leave" led me to believe no matter what we type to resond to this person would be futile. They just wouldn't get it. Since then JP has brought up the NAACP and the holocaust and genocide agaisnt American Indians to argue for Mr Jackson leaving MEA? This seems to be a case of the computer is on but no one is home. "




to JP part 3 wrote on Oct 27, 2008 7:19 AM:

" JP I feel sorry for you go to the library read your history. Do not rely on Rush for your talking point history. Yes there are bad people and bad things happen. But Unless we know our history we cannot move past mistakes made in the past. The things you mention were terrible and should not have happened. But they all started with a single act and when the people did nothing.... you knowthe rest of the story. JP get a clue educate your self empower yourself your children and your family. Step up make a difference in the world. "




To JP part 2 wrote on Oct 27, 2008 7:12 AM:

" After your second Blog we are led to believe you are an native American. I have to educate you on a few points number one the NAACP was founded by whites and blacks read your history and is made up of people of all races and is not an organization just for any one race. Google May White Ovington. So what is your point just let bad things continue to happen to an entire race of people? I mean you speak of many crimes against entire races. So because it happend we should just let all race crimes go? "




To JP part 1 wrote on Oct 27, 2008 7:05 AM:

" I have to point something odd about blogger JP. On 10/22 you wrote "i would not take a job at the NAACP if that's what you mean. that would not go over well with anyone, and would create an abrasive situation you can be sure." Leading us to believe your ethnic origin is White. Then on 10/26 you blogg "millions of native americans can attest to that! more american natives killed by our own government than the jews in the haulocaust! almost as many as the japanese killed in southeast asia!
did we get any reprise? " "




Christopher wrote on Oct 27, 2008 2:23 AM:

" If only i could go back in time to show the slave traders the pain they caused in the future. "




jp to paula patterson wrote on Oct 26, 2008 8:33 PM:

" if it weren't for people like jesse jackson, al sharpton, and louis farakhan practicing reverse racism to the point of sickening even the black public, i'm certain we would never see this on the internet, or anywhere else.
if people just acted like people, there still would be some kind of problem, that "IS" human nature.
millions of native americans can attest to that! more american natives killed by our own government than the jews in the haulocaust! almost as many as the japanese killed in southeast asia!
did we get any reprise? "




AK Voter wrote on Oct 26, 2008 7:06 PM:

" After reading these comments it sounds like a lot of people were aware of Donte's treatment and unfair discrimination.

Good luck Donte "




da. bolt wrote on Oct 26, 2008 2:50 PM:

" After all the facts are released on Donte's case, Wayno's golden parachute will turn into a lead balloon. Everything happened on his watch, and as we all know the round dictator had the final say even over his lap dog Tuck and the rest of the management flunkies. "




Paula Patterson wrote on Oct 26, 2008 9:18 AM:

" FOLLOW UP! Is this the South and the 1930s? What is MEA doing (really doing) to change and I think there is more of a story behind that. What else has happened to Kelly and why wasn't something done in the first place. RACISM AND HATE CRIMES should no longer be a part of the United States and any such action should be dealt with immediately. If it was sexual harassment, it would. A noose is a threat of the highest order. It threatens to not only kill a person but to do it for inhumane reasons. INVESTIGATE THIS ANDFOLLOWUPPLEASE!!!thanks! "




WOW wrote on Oct 25, 2008 7:39 PM:

" I cant believe how ignorant and racist some of theses people are! First off what does the presidential election have to do with MEA? Secondly I dont see any one asking for any special treatment here. "




gonetolong wrote on Oct 25, 2008 7:08 PM:

" Well, you are seeing first hand what it is going to be like if Obama gets in. More crying and demanding special treatments by the admin and co workers - THEY will get pay increases and we the other race, will get there left over lone star cards. Plz Plz just hang me now "




And Justice for All wrote on Oct 25, 2008 12:52 PM:

" As a former employee of Mea and a friend of Donte's I witnessed first hand how the management ie Carmony,Babcock,Willis, Tanner,Kelley and others routinely promoted and accepted racist practice's towards Donte with inccidents of managers of Mea using the N word at him and another manager telling him being black was his cross to bare. Very appauling and disturbing but business as usual at the little utility of Mea. I kept close records of things while I was there and Wayne and Tuck and the others mentioned should be nervous because justice wlll be prevail. "




AK Voter wrote on Oct 25, 2008 9:11 AM:

" to Keith Hamilton - what are you implying? clarify your statement? "




Keith Hamilton wrote on Oct 25, 2008 3:13 AM:

" If Obama is elected, this whining is going to increase "




AK voter wrote on Oct 24, 2008 8:15 PM:

" Every MEA executive or board member who sits on their butt about this needs to be fired! What a injustice to this employee. SHAME ON YOU ALL. The noose alone was something that should have had immediate attention. Someone needs their lights knocked out!

I for one wish the best for Donte in resolving this. "




tamster wrote on Oct 24, 2008 6:16 PM:

" It is a shame when someone is going to work to earn a livelyhood to feed their family, and they have to be put into a position to try and "turn the other cheek."
I am a member of this Co-Op and I'm appauled that someone can be treated like this. There is no excuse to ever let this happen.
The only thing that is right about this is the courage Donte has to bring this forward. Donte, thank you for doing what is right! "




Curious wrote on Oct 24, 2008 9:11 AM:

" Change is a coming! Donte you are our change. Our respect and support goes out to you.

This community is prejudice and we DO believe you have been discriminated, you may be surprised the voices that will come to your aid and support you.

Enough of this tight knit handful of people who run this city and influence its business'.

We support you Donte "




Yes We Can wrote on Oct 24, 2008 7:20 AM:

" We Want Change We want Change We Want Change We want Change "




Knowledge is power wrote on Oct 24, 2008 12:35 AM:

" To the powers that be at the Alaskan Frontiersman I believe in the name of public interest. You should present Mr Kelly's side of the story. We have the right to know. Some very serious charges have been made. If they are true then there should be serious action taken. If the charges are found not to be true there should be serious action taken. I will say that Tuckerman did not deny the charges. Please Frontiersman the people have a right to know the truth. "




Alaska Grown wrote on Oct 23, 2008 10:24 PM:

" Dec 1 1955 with 3 immortal words spoken by Roasalee Parks, "I'm not movin" when she refused to move from the front, or white, section of a city bus, to the black, or rear. She started a civil rights tidal wave whose effects are still being felt today! MEA welcome to the Civil rights movement. It took 53 years but its here. It is time for all good people to stand against Hang mans nooses and unequal rights. As well as bad management fiscal indifference and ignoring the wishes of the members of or coop!

Good bye Wayne "




A daughter of a board President wrote on Oct 23, 2008 9:33 PM:

" "Co Boards do not generally hear personal complaints" Yea, generally hate crimes are not overlooked in civilized Co ops. Who are you? Chinese goverment? Is this a reward to a fine worker, Kelly, Board, your sick fairness? What, excuse me, you got me confused, stickier for whom? Opening a door to complaints? So there is more? ? Well, if you have a poor mgt underneath, quess who is responsible setting it straight? The more you hide, the clearer your weaknesses show. Grow up Board and do your job. "




Europe wrote on Oct 23, 2008 4:40 PM:

" When those in power deny your freedom, the only path to freedom is power. -Nelson Mandela And surely you will given the power to go through all this till the end. "




Still Amazed wrote on Oct 23, 2008 2:18 PM:

" There sure are more for you Donte than against you. You are not alone. Whenever you go to your work you can thank God, praise Him, and think on all of us wonderful, intelligent, clearminded, powerful, loving people that have given their support to you here. We go with you Donte, we stand with you all the way through this till you see the light of Justice, for it sure shall rise for you. Be encouraged every moment! The world sees this, thanks for the internet. Love, skin white;blood red from Finland "




Still Amazed wrote on Oct 23, 2008 2:04 PM:

" Indeed, this is very confusing to a clear minded. The mgt hasnt taken any action for the longest, and now this same mgt who failed, is given the buck from the board. If they cant get it right, what is the issue here Board? Where is your strength, intelligence? What are you afraid of? Who are you? I would say, the BOARD is at fault here in the end, they are making sure MEA will be dishonored. Who much is given, much is required. Unbelivable in 2008! "




MLK Day holiday wrote on Oct 23, 2008 1:45 PM:

" Why do none of the cities or borough recognize Martin Luther King Day? It’s clear that education about and remembrance of King is needed. "




Jesus X wrote on Oct 23, 2008 12:56 PM:

" Like in the case of the Gov and the fired Safety Commish, you have to work through the internal process before going to court. That's been done so it is time for Mr. Kelly to sue. He might as well start looking for another job too as his carear at MEA isn't going anywhere when the threat of lynching is rewarded with promotion. "




Nurse wrote on Oct 23, 2008 9:14 AM:

" Donte, I commend you for having the patience of an angel. You have went above and beyond what most people could endure. Its obvious that the Board of MEA is seeing up close and personal a problem exists. They are also seeing that you are a person that is willing to reasonably give them the opportunity to make things right. You could have went directly into litigations with MEA, yet you choose not to do so. You display every aspect of what a respectable man should be. Kudos to you and all you do. "




Mr Clean wrote on Oct 23, 2008 6:42 AM:

" jp welcome to the 21st century there are white people, people of all colors and races in the NAACP. It was founded and made up by a variety of people not just blacks. I will say if nothing else happens this has been an education of prejudice and ignorance. Wake up People educate yourselves. Dont bury your heads in the sand. We have a problem at our Utility root itout dont try and sleep through or deny this problem exists. Why did we vote in Director Kincaid? To clean up this mess! "




Shame wrote on Oct 23, 2008 5:51 AM:

" I dont think getting this story out is promoting racism more like uncovering racism. AT MEA! I just cant wait to hear the victims side of the story! I bet there are more than just one story to be told over there! "




Engineer wrote on Oct 22, 2008 8:48 PM:

" MEA has a mediocre record for keeping the light on and worse record in employee relations. "




Former MEA wrote on Oct 22, 2008 8:41 PM:

" When the lights go out? Do you wonder who put the lights back on? "




Things that make you go HMMM wrote on Oct 22, 2008 7:18 PM:

" Wow I have read some comment some good some bad, Some curiously idiotic! I cant believe MEA give their employees time to write this stuff! If we follow Wayne and Tucks Manifesto we would all look and act alike shut up and do what they tel us and think what they tell us to!

There would be no Blacks in work place unless it was a plantation. No women unless it was a daycare. No intellectuals I mean what are they good for they just cause trouble. No unions just want unreasonable conditions. Donte hang in there!! "




Its about time wrote on Oct 22, 2008 7:10 PM:

" I think we valley people, residents of the great State of Alaska, Citizens of America! Need to get off our butts and take action not wait for our neighbors to tote the load. We need to call the papers our friends board memebrs of MEA! MEA management Carmony, Tuckerman, Zorb! I am am a proud and loud CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN! I WILL EVEN DARE TO SPEAK BRAMAESE "WE WANT CHANGE" I CHALLENGE THE LIBERALS TO MAKE SOME CALLS! This is our UTILITY! SEND WAYNE BACK TO KENTUCKY! TUCKERMAN NEEDS TO GET A REAL JOB! "




to TALK ABT SHAME wrote on Oct 22, 2008 6:06 PM:

" Freedom of speech baby! Don't read if the truth is hurtful. "




Talk about shame wrote on Oct 22, 2008 3:34 PM:

" Shame on the Frontiersman for allowing some of these posts. You do not know all the facts and are merely being used as a vehicle to promote racism within our community. "




z4 wrote on Oct 22, 2008 1:56 PM:

" knowing the work that Donte does, I would be in fear for my life.If those are the kinda people they would put over me to ensure my safety and protection, something is wrong there. SO I wish the board or the company would come forth and say what were the appropriate actions they took in these matters. Are they admitting fault?Donte, we will be praying for you and Alaska. Boy is this how they do politics in Alaska? "




840ci wrote on Oct 22, 2008 1:47 PM:

" After reading this several times, I can see that the "Good Ol Boy" network is still alive and well. It just goes to show just how far behind the times Alaska is. I have dealt with some of the same things that Donte has and I can feel his pain. For someone to say just leave and get another job......obvious ignorance andshort sightedness. How can you show an ignorant person who doesn't want to learn or grow the wrongs of their ways? Donte, brother, stay strong and stay prayed up. The word is getting out on this and Alaska. "




jp to brvak wrote on Oct 22, 2008 1:36 PM:

" i would not take a job at the NAACP if that's what you mean. that would not go over well with anyone, and would create an abrasive situation you can be sure.
a person has the right to turn down a call through the union hall as well, and just take the next one.
and yes, there is quite a bit of racial bias in that industry, always has been, and probably always will be.
not saying it's right, but sometimes you just work with the system, and not against. "




point of order wrote on Oct 22, 2008 10:08 AM:

" just a minor point ... leave donation was not approved by Tuck he threatened the requesting person to stop asking or he would be fired! Nice guy, guess that tactic didn't work against Donte. Hang in there man, we are sorry you have to go thru this. "




Ms. Omaha NE wrote on Oct 22, 2008 8:15 AM:

" Mr. Kelley I feel for you and anyone else that has faced discrimination of any kind. People that use discrimination as a weapon are either envious or covetous of the skills and knowledge you posses. The offenders my hate that you make things look so easy or your personality draws people to you in a positive manner. Never give up or give in. Stand All The Way UP for what is right and Stomp out what is wrong at you job and our society. The world needs more brave people like you. God Bless. Your'e in my prayers. "




brvak wrote on Oct 22, 2008 7:16 AM:

" JP. Are you saying that since someone at MEA is a racist bigot and can't leave a co-worker alone the co-worker should quit his job? What if the racist bigot decided he didn't like people that had initials for a name and started taunting you? Would you just fold up your tent and leave? Would you say to yourself "Yup, I guess I better go find another job Yup"?
I don't think so. I would hope you would fight for what is right. "




More Lies wrote on Oct 22, 2008 6:54 AM:

" That event was not put together by MEA! Wayne Carmony was not there Tuckerman was not there! I doubt if the would have been welcome. Do your home work MEA jumped on the band wagon after the tide was turning against them. Tuckerman Babcock told an employee he would be fired by Wayne if he went before the Board to get Help for Wayne. Lorilair why dont you and Tuckerman put your names on your posts when you blog. Good Grief, jp and Truth are terrible pseudonyms. The truth is Waynes managment style is Owellian and Anti American "




Nurse wrote on Oct 22, 2008 6:52 AM:

" "GREG" Are you aware that we are in a different century? Alaska was admitted to the states in Jan. 3, 1959 you are a US citizen as is Mr.Kelly! Obama may very well be our first Black President 2008 changes do occur. Equality is North and South, East and West. Do southern people bother you? The only plot I see is one to discriminate against a human being... black or white.. where we live, where we make our home or where we work... this century circles around Equality! BTW I am white! "




Old Dog wrote on Oct 21, 2008 11:20 PM:

" Tuckerman didnt have much to say because as a HR point man it seems he didnt do a lot either. I thought the board was going to change the direction of the utility it seem they dont have the stomach for real change. It seems people we are stuck with this thing we call MEA the futility of no voice and the bad choice. Where is Malcom Cheeks when you need him? At least he wasnt stealing money from us! Where is Director Palin at least he wasnt putting the screws to the membership. "




Lady Liberty wrote on Oct 21, 2008 10:25 PM:

" What if MLK had a Nightmare? What if JFK thought the moon was too far away? What if Rosa Parks moved to the back of the bus? What if the Texans waved the white flag at the Alamo? What if Sarah stayed a Hockey mom? What if Abraham Lincoln let doubt rule the day when the war was going bad? What if we let Wayne and Tuckerman get away with this? Real Alaskans dont ask what if? We ACT! Boot those Lairs and thieves out of our utility out of our state! This is the USof A not MEofA "




Good grief wrote on Oct 21, 2008 10:15 PM:

" The whole community pulled for the Stefanskis. Hundreds went the to the great volunteer event at the fair. And now Congrats to MEA for encouraging employees to donate to keep health care paid for the family.

Wayne is a tough, low rates kind of guy, but he puts the ratepayer first. Jim Hermon was wonderful member of our community...enough bitterness already! "




what gies around comes around wrote on Oct 21, 2008 8:51 PM:

" Thanks to previous boards we know why Wayne is still here with his golden deal and continuous 5 year contracts - thanks folson, miller, hermon, devilbus to mention a few. The cooperate should send the bill to them to fund the termination! How many title changes, raises, laptop computers, special working arrangements away from MEA and special deals did he give to those, oh say ten enforcers?? Wonder where it will end. What goes around comes around! "




MUSHROOMS GROW IN DARKNESS wrote on Oct 21, 2008 8:31 PM:

" Having read Truth shall prevail I wonder where this person's head is. One big happy family at MEA hasn't been the case for well, since Wayne's folies started. I guess Joel Stefanski is another example of how admin threatens employees with unemployment for trying to get shared leave programs started so that his health ins could continue. So for this person to say they are a Happy Camper at MEA I wonder what desk they are camping under! It is time for the lights to turn on and put an end to this madness. "




Donte Kelly wrote on Oct 21, 2008 8:28 PM:

" A Man is not measured by how hard it is to knock him down. But how many times he gets up after being knocked down. Knowing that when he gets up he will be knocked down again! To get up is to be free! To stay down is bondage!
thanks for all the support and prayers. I respect even those who will not stand with me or believe me. This is America and it is our right to express our beliefs. I just ask before you judge me walk one day in my skin. "




jp wrote on Oct 21, 2008 8:22 PM:

" you know, if a person (from whatever gender, race, creed) does not get along with their workmates, they usually just leave/remove themselves, as they do not fit in.
sometimes it is not a healthy work environment to force people to work together, therefore"let them hash it out among themselves" "




terrible... part 3 wrote on Oct 21, 2008 7:20 PM:

" To have been through a Noose placed above ones work area, and then to be brave enough to persue justice in the matter is as brave as it comes... And WE ALL need to remember this is just ONE of the instances... For Mr. Kelly to not have retaliated is a lesson in restraint. That type of taunting would be enough to drive most people crazy. Especially if mngment acts as if nothing is happening. I applaud Mr. Kelly, and I hope MEA's actions arent true of all Alaskans... (I'm from the lower 48) This is a Hate Crime... "




Terrible... part 2 wrote on Oct 21, 2008 7:12 PM:

" All of you reading close your eyes and imagine walking into work. and as you walk over to your desk you see something shining. Maybe a coin or a piece of jewelry. As you approach you begin to realize its a bullet... You wonder why its there. Then you pick it up and upon further inspection you see that engraved into the side of it is the name of your son or daughter or maybe your own name. That would anger and scare me to no end! This is simular to what Mr.s Kelly might have felt I would think... "




Terrible... wrote on Oct 21, 2008 7:05 PM:

" This makes me sick to my stomach... I cant believe that someone on this blog would post ---- " Truth Shall Prevail wrote on Oct 21, 2008 7:15 AM: If MEA is so bad, why is the accuser still working for MEA? Better yet, why has the accuser worked for MEA for almost two decades? Probably because MEA is a great place to work. --- So Martin Luther King should have just left America? Rosa Parks should have just moved to the back of the bus?All Mr.Kelly is trying to do is provide for his family... "




to Truth shall Prevail wrote on Oct 21, 2008 4:25 PM:

" Seriously, are you NEW? "




Mad wrote on Oct 21, 2008 12:52 PM:

" Its time to clean house ! Get rid of this unprofessional bunch at MEA ! What a disgrace to have our electric company run this way ! TAKE ACTION NOW ! "




greg wrote on Oct 21, 2008 12:06 PM:

" 'NURSE': You should move back to Illinois immediatly and make everyone there aware of this evil plot. Perhaps they won't bother us by venturing North. "




We have lost control of our co-op wrote on Oct 21, 2008 8:19 AM:

" The MEA board has failes miserably here. The proper route would have been to discover the originator(s) of the hate crime and hand them their walking papers. This prancing around the issue seems to prove that they don't take this sort of thing seriously. If this is allowed to happen what else is going on at MEA? Members, stand up at the next election. Find some honest folk to run and support them. Remember that grass roots efforts start with us! "




jp king wrote on Oct 21, 2008 7:56 AM:

" Can't we all just get along? "




THE RULE OF LAW wrote on Oct 21, 2008 7:20 AM:

" It is time for all Good Men and Women To come together and put an end to this blight on the the valley. This management is a plague to everything we hold dear. this is not the reconstruction south. this is not 1968 this is the 21st century. I thought that we were making progress. It seems that Wayne and Tuckerman want to turn back the Clock on racial eqaulity and progress. "




Truth Shall Prevail wrote on Oct 21, 2008 7:15 AM:

" As a current employee of MEA, I am quite surprised to read negative comments of our current management. The professionalism and knowledge that comes from upper management is second to none. This is the majority opinion of all MEA employees. If MEA is so bad, why is the accuser still working for MEA? Better yet, why has the accuser worked for MEA for almost two decades? Probably because MEA is a great place to work. "




Nurse wrote on Oct 21, 2008 7:04 AM:

" I am from Illinois, yes the same state that Barack Obama, Senator of Illinois resides. Change does need to occur and this story is a prime example of why we need change. The noose incident is considered a hate crime, Period no exception! The management of MEA should have immediately called the police as this is a hate crime under Federal Law! The board should have reprimanded management for not following the law, let alone company policy. Equality is all that Mr. Kelly is asking for! The Board should fire all management and Mr. Kelly should own MEA ! "




Dennis J. wrote on Oct 21, 2008 3:56 AM:

" This type of situation with this type of management is why unions are needed.. "




Lady Liberty wrote on Oct 20, 2008 11:22 PM:

" I am losing hope that anything will happen positive in this matter how long has Wayne been here? What kind of dirt does he have on the board to keep his job? Why is he and the gang of 9 still employed? "




Alaska Grown wrote on Oct 20, 2008 11:19 PM:

" It has been too long that MEA has been run by criminals and tyrants is this America or Russia! I just hope that this paper keeps digging into all of Wayne and Babcocks misadventures. I am sure that there have been ethical violations as well as out right crimes commited at that utility "




Racism is never acceptable. wrote on Oct 20, 2008 8:08 PM:

" Tuckerman should have hired someone outside the firm to investigate allegations of this magnitude and clearly communicated a zero tolerance policy for racism. DeVilbiss and Glines long ago abandoned their oversight responsibilities to become management lackeys. Thank heavens the rest of the board is taking this seriously. Mr. Kelly seems reasonable, and if management had done the right thing, I doubt this would ever have reached the board. Mr. Kelly is one of the people responsible for keeping our lights on, and deserves our thanks, respect and fair treatment as do all MEA employees. "




Gas Plant wrote on Oct 20, 2008 7:43 PM:

" Just the tip of the iceberg "




Fair play wrote on Oct 20, 2008 4:18 PM:

" The article states:
"Babcock said that in every instance except one he has conducted an investigation and management has taken appropriate action in each instance."
Yeah, right. If management had take any, let alone appropriate, action, this would have been nipped in the bud. What a lie! Tuckerman Babcock needs to answer to the public for his apathetic lack of action in this utterly reprehensible behavior. I hope Mr. Kelly sticks it out at MEA long enough to see justice done. "




mreid wrote on Oct 20, 2008 1:47 PM:

" Mr Kelly is being more than reasonable. But maybe he should just go ahead and file a complaint to those not directly involved? For all we know the board may not be the best way. Good luck to Mr Kelly. There is no room for that kind of treatment shame on those who are acting stupid. "




Justice 4 ALL. wrote on Oct 20, 2008 10:48 AM:

" This madness that is MEA (it is not a few idiots but a culture of injustice) has it's finger pointed at the victim as if HE were at fault...

So, as in all incidents where good people become martyrs, those who are wronged will start to come forward.... I guess we will see who will step up and be counted, and stand for what is right--whatever your race, gender, ethnicity, preference, etc.-- these type of battles determine our ability to live free. Speak your peace for what is RIGHT. "




Things that make you go HMMMM wrote on Oct 19, 2008 7:53 PM:

" What if Tuckerman Babcock or Wayne Carmony or Steve Willis or Heidi Kelly or Tom Kelly and do not forget Yukon Tanner are the parties named to the complaints? I do not think that making a complaint to MEA or Tuckerman is going any where! Just Ask Janet Kincaid what happens when you challenge the authority of King Wayne. I think if you go South of the Mason Dixon line this behavior is called a Lynching. "




Deep Throat wrote on Oct 19, 2008 6:29 PM:

" I work at Mea I know The lineman in the story. What does him being in the Union have to do with anything? When do we get to hear his side of the story? You should interview him. Some thing like this need to be exposed and gotten rid of there is no room in the 21st century for this type of behavior. It just Goes to Show you that MEA stand for Mean Evil and Arrogant! Shame on MEA Management Shame on the Board of directors and shame on the Coop if we stand for this! "




not right wrote on Oct 19, 2008 6:24 PM:

" My wife was let go from MEA after four weeks of work with MEA for no reason. She was only part time at 4.5 hrs a day and it really hurt her and my family that she was let go. They did never did tell her why she was being dismissed from her job ! Was it because she is an Ak Native Indian , who knows ? I know she was so happy and told her family of her nice office she had ! Its total BS in my book ! They even help her pack up her office!ThanksMEA "




Lady Liberty wrote on Oct 19, 2008 6:22 PM:

" I dont know how an asst Gen Manager can investigate without biased a charge against his own company that can bring bad light to Mea. That is why it gets swept under a rug! If Tukerman did his job then why are we just now hearing about this incident? Note to the wise The Hangmans noose was left hanging above a Black employees desk on or the next day after Martian Luther King day! That is a hate Crime. Tuckerman then made the black employee work for the offender Tuckerman sure does know how to handle Racism. "




more wasted wrote on Oct 19, 2008 5:19 PM:

" Why does the cooperative hire another lawyer when there is one on staff?? Executive session material should be private and remain so but I am sure TUCK is aware of the rules...blab blab "




CHANGE NEEDED wrote on Oct 19, 2008 2:13 PM:

" Willis, Tanner,Tuck, Carmony, are examples of the fine supervisors at MEA – it just doesn’t get any better to demonstrate how poorly these clowns control the show. It is a Wayne’s World Circus. What has been resolved to date? Private club members get pay increases and title changes to perform what duties? but to treat employees poorly, some worse than others. HR Tuck lives on intimidation not mediation, wonder what school he learned that from? His resume must show extensive human resource knowledge? Change things please. "




CHANGE NEEDED IMMEDIATELY wrote on Oct 19, 2008 1:46 PM:

" What happened to treating others (your employees) like you like to be treated? This is a sad day in MEA history. Where did leadership go that used to lead MEA employees so successfully in our community. It shouldn’t be a kingdom, leadership with the right person is transparent to those working there. Sadly, the human element has been missing for many years. It is time for a change, hire a new GM, remove his supervisors and rebuild our cooperative today. Sooner is better than later! "




Release them wrote on Oct 19, 2008 1:24 PM:

" Investigated and handled my butt. Tuckerman continues to make excuses. Mr. Kelly is an employee – union, non-union is not relevant to resolving unfair treatment. Like it or leave is Tuck’s attitude from the throne he sits on. Until MEA is rid of these ridiculous managers we as a cooperative suffer but think of those employees having to face this every day. Tuckerman is assistant GM – what kind of joke that is. Remember when Director Kincaid discussed the Booze truck photos with him and he wasn’t high enough in command?? "




MGT SHOULD GO wrote on Oct 19, 2008 1:16 PM:

" Seems there is a direct conflict when the MEA management investigator is HR director but reports to Wayne’s World. Tuckerman, how did he become HR Director from his entry job did he get a mail order degree to think he is qualified to handle such important and private matters?

Awarding the worker that hung the noose to be sub-foreman on the same crew over Kelly instead of reassigning the worker elsewhere is not the smartest decision. It isn’t rocket science and anyone with a brain can see what has been going on. "




And Justice for All wrote on Oct 19, 2008 12:37 PM:

" Babcock states Mea took appropriate action in these cases, here is the action they took they made the employee the one that hung the nuice over the desk of Mr. Kelley promoted him to be his supervisor. Almost sounds unbelievabal but it is the truth. These people ie Carmony, Babcock, Willis, Tanner the management of Mea are without shame and moralls. There motto thru their actions should be White power for a new generation. "




Yippee wrote on Oct 19, 2008 11:49 AM:

" Thank you board for standing up to this nonsense. Leaving it to management to investigate is a joke. Racism has been part of business as usual at MEA for some time. Just ask the board president. "




brolar wrote on Oct 19, 2008 9:09 AM:

" NO BIG SUPPRISE FROM THE MEA MENTALITY "




Just GREAT..there go the rates wrote on Oct 19, 2008 8:08 AM:

" to pay for this crap "




its still wrote on Oct 18, 2008 11:53 PM:

" Business as usual for MEA management and their last two lackies on the board. DeVilbiss and Glines still just don't get it. "