But city lawyers cited Menino’s former Gotham counterpart, ex-New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who triumphed in court when a cop sued after he was fired for racist behavior.

According to reports at the time, Joseph Locurto donned blackface and joined others on the float who hurled watermelon slices at the crowd and re-enacted the brutal murder of James Byrd Jr., a black man dragged to death by white men months earlier.

Separately, city lawyers said Barrett’s disciplinary hearing would not be held this week, according to court documents. Barrett’s attorney had raised concerns the cop, who is on paid administrative leave, would be fired for filing the lawsuit.

Obviously I don't condone racist behavior, but the prof. and Obama seem to. Perhaps they should be relieved of their duties as well.

And what about Rev. Wright. Can we sack him to?

IMO the mayor and the commish have overreached. I dunno, but it seems like an abuse of power and denial of
due process, but then again, I'm not a legal expert. (in the reverend's case, he needs to be sacked!!!! )