They Still Don't Get It


	They Still Don't Get It

dmoonme1

10-15-2009 7:07 PM

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dress code, bus driver, illinois

dmoonme1 says:

Heartless morons in Illinois. Just had to ruin the driver's day, with a load of BS. I hope those folks never have to deal with the reality of any kind of Cancer in their family.
Plus I'd like to know just who turned him in.

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10-15-2009 7:26 PM

lollipop10

have they never heard of a warning?

10-15-2009 7:42 PM

mona

i don't get it. what's offensive about a pink tie? or is this about not sticking with the standard uniform?

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