Cyclist fired for giving Trump the finger to get over $70k from GoFundMe campaign

[BHarwana]

Woman identified as Juli Briskman raises her middle finger to Donald Trump's presidential motorcade. / AFP

A cyclist sacked by her employers for flipping off Donald Trump’s presidential motorcade as it drove by looks set to receive more than $70,000 from a GoFundMe campaign.
Juli Briskman was out cycling in Sterling, Virginia, when she made the gesture towards the US president as his vehicle left Trump National Golf Course. The image went viral and Briskman was later fired after bringing the incident to the attention of her employer, Akima LLC, an engineering company.

READ MORE: Cyclist flips Trump the bird as motorcade leaves Virginia golf course (PHOTO)

Now a GoFundMe campaign has been set up in Briskman’s honor, describing her as an “inspiration.” So far more than $73,000 has been raised in $5, $20, and $100 donations. All proceeds of the $100,000 goal fund are expected to go to Briskman in an effort to alleviate any financial woes she may have.

Responding to the news of the collection, Briskman said she never imagined a “one-finger salute” would result in her contract being terminated. Highlighting her concerns at covering bills, Briskman thanked people for their support.

#AkimaLLC, the gov't contractor she worked for, said #julibriskman's gesture could hurt their business https://t.co/r8kwAWDTAT

— RT America (@RT_America) November 6, 2017
She said: “I was shocked and worried about many things: How would I pay for healthcare? How much money do I have in my savings to cover our mortgage and general living expenses in Northern Virginia and how long will it last?”

“Through your very generous donations, many of those heavy burdens have been lifted. I am not sure what the future holds, but I am buoyed by your support.”

The US president was making his 96th visit to one of his properties when Briskman saw red and flipped him the finger.



https://www.rt.com/usa/409847-trump-motorcade-woman-fund/

 

[Zen0]

Good? What did she expect

 

[ashok321]

Imagine if such instance happened vis-a-vis Modi.
He or she would have been in a jail.

 

[Beny Karachun]

Liberals...

 

[BATMAN]

Good? What did she expect

Freedom of gestures !

 

[Trango Towers]

Good? What did she expect

She expected to have the right to freedom of expression.

 

[gambit]

She expected to have the right to freedom of expression.

She does have that right and she did expressed her opinion -- gesture.

But the 1st Amendment is about the GOVERNMENT, not private parties. I have the freedom of expression, but if I exercise that freedom and right in your house in ways that you do not approve, what would be the consequences ?

She is not in prison. Her employer disapproved of her behavior and dismissed her. No one pressured her employer to do so.

 

[Trango Towers]

She does have that right and she did expressed her opinion -- gesture.

But the 1st Amendment is about the GOVERNMENT, not private parties. I have the freedom of expression, but if I exercise that freedom and right in your house in ways that you do not approve, what would be the consequences ?

She is not in prison. Her employer disapproved of her behavior and dismissed her. No one pressured her employer to do so.

But why did she get fired. She was not representing her employer or on employers time. I don't care much for the amendments. America says it's the home of the free and land of the brave. There is only freedom if you agree with the state and as far as bravery is concerned well they on pick fights with opponents who can't hit back. Afghanistan Iraq Syria Libya. But with north Korea they want to cut a deal.

 

[Beast]

Like Trump or not. She's a grow up adult and shall known how to behave. She needs to be responsible of her action.

Talking about freedom of gesture then the company also shall have freedom of employing.

 

[gambit]

But why did she get fired. She was not representing her employer or on employers time.

Actions have consequences, whether they exist or not, and whether you know of them or not.

It is irrelevant if I perceive that she represents her employer. It is the PERCEPTION OF THE EMPLOYER that matters. And if her employer believes her actions are reflective of the company, her employer has the right to act.

I don't care much for the amendments.

You said that not because you have any understanding of law in general, but because you want to discredit any argument using laws. I doubt you did even basic research about the US Constitution.

Your statement is like a Muslim saying he does not care for the hadiths.

America says it's the home of the free and land of the brave. There is only freedom if you agree with the state and as far as bravery is concerned well they on pick fights with opponents who can't hit back. Afghanistan Iraq Syria Libya. But with north Korea they want to cut a deal.

This is the debate pattern of a 12 yr old. You are dismissed.

 

[I.R.A]

Your statement is like a Muslim saying he does not care for the hadiths.

This isn't related to this thread at all ........... but just for your knowledge and information, I would be that Muslim who thinks that hadiths are historical narratives and traditions gathered and written by normal common men based on verbal narrations centuries after passing away of Messenger Peace be upon him, hence they aren't a divine message and should be critically analysed before accepting them as true. Such Muslims do exist

Do people get compensation like notice pay, gratuity or any other retirement benefit in case of their immediate dismissal?

 

[faithfulguy]

But why did she get fired. She was not representing her employer or on employers time. I don't care much for the amendments. America says it's the home of the free and land of the brave. There is only freedom if you agree with the state and as far as bravery is concerned well they on pick fights with opponents who can't hit back. Afghanistan Iraq Syria Libya. But with north Korea they want to cut a deal.

Most of America has at will to work law. This mean that anyone can be terminated without any cause. Unless the termination violates federal statue. For example, if a company routinely fire anyone that turn 55, that company will be fine a lot of money if it's proven to fire people by age.

Otherwise, the employer can fire anyone without cause.

 

[monitor]

Imagine if such instance happened vis-a-vis Modi.
He or she would have been in a jail.

If it was against our pm Hasina she would've killed.

 

[I.R.A]

Otherwise, the employee can fire anyone without cause.

Employer ....

This means low job security? And little protection to workforce? won't this lead to a depressed lowly productive workforce with little to no loyalty?

 

[Trango Towers]

Actions have consequences, whether they exist or not, and whether you know of them or not.

It is irrelevant if I perceive that she represents her employer. It is the PERCEPTION OF THE EMPLOYER that matters. And if her employer believes her actions are reflective of the company, her employer has the right to act.


You said that not because you have any understanding of law in general, but because you want to discredit any argument using laws. I doubt you did even basic research about the US Constitution.

Your statement is like a Muslim saying he does not care for the hadiths.


This is the debate pattern of a 12 yr old. You are dismissed.

When you start name calling then you win the argument. Read what you write and act on it. Stop tagging like a typical Indian. I don't agree that's my choice who are you to say otherwise. Now jog on stop wasting time