i heart Al Qaeda

Well, it finally happened. I knew it was coming but I was in denial. At my place of employment, it was brought to my attention that the content of what I listen to on my radio, at my cubicle (at an extremely low level, by the way) is making people uncomfortable. What do I listen to, you ask? Air America. That's right, Air America.

Keep in mind, won't you, that every person in this particular office listens to an ipod/radio at their cubicle, mostly to music. Note: there is one particular individual whomI will not name here but you know who you are, listens to Bill O'Reilly in the AM and Michael Savage in the PM. How 'bout that?

So, the “liberal talk” that I listen to can be heard when individuals get water from the cooler which just happens to be right next to my desk. No, I am not kidding, they are putting water into a cup and being assaulted by the likes of Al Franken.

So, now I wear headphones which is actually turning out to be a sweet deal because basically I can tune out every mindless conversation that I would normally overhear and cringe at. I realize this is total bullshit and these freaky conservative types are getting their way and trying to block the information and news that I want to receive, but like I said, the headphone deal is working out really good. Additionally, it is important for me to remember that this job is not permanent and it is totally flexible with my school schedule. Again, this job is not permanent and it is totally flexible with my school schedule. Again, this job is not perma.......

I did, of course take it upon myself to inform the office manager the actual labor laws of California. I even gave her a copy of the language of this which clearly outlines the law and the problematic scenario that they have created by singling me out for my political beliefs:

CA Labor Code-Section 1101-11061101.

No employer shall make, adopt, or enforce any rule, regulation, or policy:
(a) Forbidding or preventing employees from engaging or
participating in politics or from becoming candidates for public
office.
(b) Controlling or directing, or tending to control or direct the
political activities or affiliations of employees.
1102. No employer shall coerce or influence or attempt to coerce or
influence his employees through or by means of threat of discharge
or loss of employment to adopt or follow or refrain from adopting or
following any particular course of action.

It is worth noting that a woman was fired from her job in San Diego because she had an Air America bumper sticker on her car and her boss saw it and said she could be a member of Al Qaeda.

What is fucking wrong with these people?

(As a rule, I generally would not comment on the goings ons on work, but the sheer lunacy of this incident is worth mentioning.)