Former Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran files discrimination complaint against City

Former Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran is still whining about being fired. Now, he whipped up a federal discrimination complaint over it. Kelvin still thinks that Mayor Reed fired him because of his religious beliefs, but in reality, he didn't follow protocol.

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Cochran swore out the complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging violations of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by the City of Atlanta on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

Attorney Jonathan Crumly filed an EEOC complaint Wednesday on behalf of Cochran, who was fired this month after complaints about his self-published 2013 book, “Who Told You You Are Naked?” 

“Americans are guaranteed the freedom to live without fear of losing their jobs because of their beliefs and thoughts. We are continuing to evaluate all available legal options to vindicate Chief Cochran after his unjust termination,” said Crumly, who is allied with the group Alliance Defending Freedom that has rallied to Cochran’s defense.
Mayor Kasim Reed fired Cochran over his distribution of his book, which condemns homosexual acts as “vile, vulgar and inappropriate,” at work. 

City spokeswoman Anne Torres said the City did not know of the complaint but intended to defend Reed’s decision to fire Cochran “whether, through the EEOC administrative process or in any other appropriate forum.”

The EEOC typically investigates a discrimination complaint to determine whether it plans to bring action on behalf of the plaintiff in federal court.

Reed has contended he didn’t fire Cochran because of his expressed religious viewpoints but for not obeying rules, including not getting clearance to write the book and failing to remain quiet while the city investigated him.

Kelvin, just accept that you were wrong, plain and simple.

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Anti-Gay Groups host Rally for Fired Chief Kelvin Cochran

Last week, Mayor Kasim Reed fired Chief Kelvin Cochran for using the job and department to push his "Self-Help" book that called gays "vile, vulgar and inappropriate". Kelvin didn't go through the proper channels to clear his book and if someone would've complained about that book, it could've lead into a bunch of lawsuits.

However, Right-Wing and religious leaders don't see that way. They're using this as a way to make Kelvin a victim. NOM is hosting a rally for Kelvin, while others are trying to push a Religious Liberties bill in the state.

It's all so ridic, but hey, that's way religious freaks do... peddle foolishness all day, everyday. So, if you're near the Georgia Capitol, show up and use your free speech to laugh at these cretins. And while you're at it, vogue. Make it a fashion show, since the cameras will be there.