Comments on: Was Marie Nixon Fired for Being A Lesbian?

By: Counselor

Counselor — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:27:39 +0000

Children’s best interest? I see no where here that the children were harmed in any way. What I read is, Nixon was director and running this day care, giving of her own time back in Jan. before it even opened. Ms. Nixon is NOT a child molester, she just like’s adults (1 for 7 years)of the same gender. That is between her and God. My bible tells me (King James Version) WE are NOT to judge. Ms. Nixon as I understand it never had not one write up for any correction’s on “dress code”. She has a very legal stance here. I for one as a christian if I may add, looks inside the heart of people and I pray for there soul. Being a religious based day care I would like to ask YOu Mrs. Roberson; did you EVER once pray for this situation? That BUILDING will NEVER be blessed. My prayer, God please watch over these innocent children and keep them safe! Gossip or talking down about anyone IS a sin!

By: Counselor

Counselor — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:46:57 +0000

What will this owner(and staff) of the day care business do when a gay couple go there to sign their child up for day care service’s? Will the child be treated as an equal? My guess would be a deffinent no! You have your rights, go for it Marie!

By: Counselor

Counselor — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:36:08 +0000

Ms. Nixon,
here is a site that may help you: http://www.lambdalegal.org. As for the stickers on the car, both have a definition, the rebel flag decal? Hatred of color. (Jesus love’s the little children, ALL the children of the world, RED & YELLOW, BLACK & WHITE the are precious in HIS sight) Blessings will never suceed at this day care if a color is hated. Now compare to a rainbow with a frog? Just how many know that symbol?? Very very few!! No one has a right to ORDER a decal/sticker off of a car. This is just rediculious! What the public doesn’t know is that day care’s are under very restricted codes. You must have a degree to be a director of a license day care and the day care cannot operate without one. You were used from March 6th to March 27th Marie. The owner of this business kept you hanging as she was working the yellow pages for a director. And if you have proof (as I think you do) that she was talking about you to other staff member’s, that my dear is plain out slander!! Check in Roanoke, Va. for an attorney. Good luck.

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By: Bebop

Bebop — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:41:28 +0000

I just happened to come across this story from topix in your hometown web site. I can’t believe what I’m hearing. A person opens a business, hires a person to work , gives them a dress code, employee doesn’t follow dress code, gets fired. I don’t know but it sounds like a business decision to me. Unless you are out to get noticed or to run a new business down then you go do what Miss Nixon did. Get all the attention she can get. I only have one thing to say about Mrs. Roberson you may want to watch out for your other employees because according to one of the other comments made you have another person that is not there for your business and in these day and time small businesses have a hard enough time making it as it is. Mrs. Roberson I do not know you or any of your employees, but thanks for keeping the childrens best interest at heart. You did you job.

By: i'd rather not say

i'd rather not say — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:36:10 +0000

i work at blessings from above, Mary Beth can say what she wants to in a letter but she has said on many occasions that she was uncomfortable with marie being here and it being a faith based child center; she felt it was hypocritical to employ a lesbian. marie knows who i am and i am willing to go to court whenever she needs me.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:19:57 +0000

Plain out stupidity!! They lost the best employee they ever had. SO what if it just so happens to be a women you are in love with instead of a man , you are happy and that is what that matters. Come on did the kids really know your perference and would it matter to the kids? NO!! You will find a better job with normal people!! Love you Girl!!

By: ~Julie Phineas~

~Julie Phineas~ — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:58:46 +0000

what I don’t understand Marie… how did your termination, quitting, you leaving at all even come up at all in that phone call?

also according to Roberson, she mentioned that this conversation took place in the classroom. I was unable to gather more information on that particular conversation from her, so I hope that you are able to find someone who knows your state laws and can give you some advice and direction on whether this is an issue you should pursue or not.

I told Mary Beth that I was most concerned for the children, who I did hear in the background when I called the center and left a message. As a mother, I just hope that the Blessings From Above Child Day Center is truly providing a nurturing and accepting environment for all families and children.

I wish you the best in your search for an accepting workplace in your state, and please keep us updated as well.

By: Rakefet Abergel

Rakefet Abergel — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:28:14 +0000

RT @lezgetreal: Was Marie Nixon Fired for Being A Lesbian?: This is a picture of Marie Nixon and her girl.. http://tinyurl.com/c2gwt2

By: marie nixon

marie nixon — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:30:31 +0000

thank you julie for writing this story i would like to say that the reason why i was not terminated on march 13 is because in the state of virginia a child day center can not operate without a qualified director this is also the reason for our “agreement” that i would continue to work until beth was qualified to be director. The parents would have been left with no place to send their children had i quit or been terminated on that day.

By: lezgetreal

lezgetreal — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:58:46 +0000

Now on LGR: Was Marie Nixon Fired for Being A Lesbian?: This is a picture of Marie Nixon and her girl.. http://tinyurl.com/c2gwt2

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