Readers’ reactions – Fire brigade suspends sergeant after one-man protest

Instagram:

That’s the problem in Jamaica, we do not believe in speaking up. We complain in the office, but shy away from taking it further when it’s time to protest. We sit down in the mess and take poor treatment. Who to tell, this may be his break for the best. I salute this man! – @willryanwilson

Even if is you alone. I hope that your concerns are resolved. – @red_ivy8

If all the workers went out there to protest, who would they have suspended? Jah jah – @therealkandid

Sometimes the team planned the protest and on the day of execution dem chicken out, yuh jus haffi dweet yuhself Sarge. When yuh come back yuh suspend and torment dem. – @dre_muir

Facebook:

This is a perfect example of why our country getting worst and worst each day ... 100 working in horrible conditions and only one brave enough to stand against this. Happens in many other sectors, sometimes u have to force ur job to appreciate u. – @Kevii Fitnice

By suspending him, you have violated his right to freedom of speech. – @Aneika Murray

Bless up this firefighter, he has done what others are afraid to do, bless up yourself, you already gone down in history as a freedom fighter for justice for all.– @Clifton Whittaker

A man of action, a very brave man. Letting his voice be heard despite no support. If there were more like him these days, we would have been in a better place. – @Grant Col

He needs to get a raise for his bravery, and as for his co-workers who didn’t take part they shouldn’t get any raise. Take the man off a suspension, he didn’t do anything wrong. – @Alecia Rae Brooks

Stand up for justice, brother. Don’t let them enslave you. That’s what they do all the while in these places. Set roster to suit themselves to get overtime money. Always putting down the hard-working one. – @Catherine Vassell

Twitter:

And I’m sure this sergeant is simply sharing others opinion. I’m sure he didn’t suddenly got up one morning and decide to go public with his concerns, but of course we prefer people who just conform and fall in line. – @fur_hopeton

This is an indication of how Jamaicans are. Once it’s time for action yuh on yuh own. – @HRashiel

Suspended for what? Even though this is the way the system had been set up and operating for years, doesn’t mean it’s right. – @OystianSinclair

– Compiled by Kashauna Atkins