Comments on: PA Chester James Johnson

By: EFRAN

EFRAN — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:41:48 +0000

this is so sad how people have jumped all over the commissioner giving a order and it was okay for employee to do what he wanted…..YES I know this was the flag I am not blind to that issue it is just every other firefighter had to adhere to the same order clear lockers and now the world has made this a patriotic issue…….Let this issue die it is over with u were never in that city to know the whole story so don’t degrade a man for ONE cituation when he has done plenty good things saved many lives and the list goes on and on……just let this story goooooo

By: George Vilahu

George Vilahu — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:30:29 +0000

It is sad that the country that we live in is being destroyed a little bit at a time by “rules & regulations” like this. It is garbage and may God help you when you need men like James Krapf
to help you and they are nowhere to be found thanks to “men” like you.
Go James Krapf!

By: Roy Skinner

Roy Skinner — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:17:52 +0000

Those who think this is just about blindly followiing the leader no matter what cliff he/she is leading towards should recognize that this is a nation whose forefathers spoke of inalienable rights given by God and that our nation was founded on the belief that right or wrong is not defined by men but by God. Just as the nazi soldiers who obeyed their leaders in the murder of millions were wrong there sometimes comes a time when a people have to stand up and say that the orders their leaders give are wrong no matter their divinely appointed place as leaders.

By: Dave Vincent

Dave Vincent — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:08:41 +0000

James Johnson, that was a dumb move. Your actions are offensive. Shame on you.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:10:56 +0000

Mr. Commissioner,
I’m sitting down now to explain to my child — yet again — that our nation is not one of rules. Our leaders simply cannot bear the burden of leading. American culture — which ironically is what your decision to ALLOW flag stickers caters to — simply doesn’t support rules any longer.

Leaders like you, and those who support you on this decision, fail to make the hard decisions — hence, you do not lead.

You fail to actually ENFORCE THE RULES out of fear that someone who changes the subject will actually out-maneuver in the court of public opinion.

Rather than simply, boldly state “this rule discriminates against stickers not countries, pride or patriotism” you cave. Shame on you and shame on a country that has so few true leaders.

The subject is/was stickers, not patriotism. You lose — and so does our country, so do our kids.

By: These colors don't run.

These colors don't run. — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:46:33 +0000

Looking at the ChesterCity.com website the naming convention (scheme) for the other members of the city council are First initial lastname @ chestercity.com.

I didn’t get a failed email bounce back so send your emails I assume to

If its right he’ll see lots of red white and blue in my email

By: E. Telehowski

E. Telehowski — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:17:42 +0000

The flag is a symbol of this country. It should be proudly flown/shown–and in this case it was. For this Chief to tell this VETERAN firefighter, who fought bravely for the country that this flag represents, to take this flag down is shameful.

It is time for the Mayor of the city to remove this Fire Chief. He obviously is not a leader of men. He is a bigot.

Get him off the payroll and lets make sure that no one else hires him.

By: Neal S.

Neal S. — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:17:46 +0000

Mr. Commissioner,

You served in the Marines? Well, you served in the wrong country then. Demanding an American Flag be taken down demonstrates a very anti-American attitude.

If you really hate America and Patriotism, then may I suggest moving either to Russia or Cuba.

By: JUSTICEFORALL

JUSTICEFORALL — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:13:02 +0000

THE SYMBOL OF AN AMERICAN FLAG – YOU ARE AWAKENING THE RAGE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WHO LOVE THIS NATION. SHAME ON YOU, COMMISSIONER!

By: Robert B.

Robert B. — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:30:03 +0000

Disgusted former Marine infantryman. The Chief should be punished for imposing such a ridiculous policy that is the true cause of this incident. This rule begs to be broken and only a fool would impose it. I wonder what else this genius has done to improve the morale and unit cohesion within the department? Do the fire trucks have American flags on them as so many do? I will fully support my fellow patriot in this matter and notify all I know to get behind this guy.