In Support of Jose Melendez-Perez
WHEREAS, Jose Melendez-Perez is an American hero who, after a confrontational and suspicious 90-minute secondary screening session at Orlando International Airport, prevented the intended twentieth 9/... continue reading »
"American Hero"
"This is a dedicated individual. Please do not allow one lapse in judgement to ruin this man's career."
"I am completely insensed that we can reprimand a HERO such as Jose. What in the world has become of common sense. This man can do more good as a customs officer, performing his duties as he did prior to 9/11. THINK!!!!!!"
"Yes, Mr. Melendez-Perez made a mistake, but his loyalty, devotion, and service to our country MUST weigh heavily in this situation. This man ABSOLUTELY deserves to not be demoted. Yes, some minor form of punishment that fits the offense it warranted, but "
"This man is a hero! Tell border patrol to back off and appreciate what this man did for the country!"
"He desires forgiveness for one mistake."
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"Mr. Melendez-Perez acknowledges what he did was wrong, but he does not deserve a demotion when you look at his entire career."
"it is absolutely unconscientionable what has happened to this hero; he should be reinstated to his previous position w/ retroactive pay; AND a huge apology for his treatment."
"Jose Melendaz-Perez does not deserve a demotion."
"He is a true hero and doesn't warrant this type of punishment"
"Office politics or similar issues should bear no impact on this man and his career considered in its entirety. It is evident that something was wrong when his requests to travel on his own time were denied. Something else is at work here and it should be "
"This man is a national hero. Do not toss him away with this deminimus sanction. He has served our Country well."