Ooopsies. Maybe filming yourself being a complete jerk to a poor innocent young woman is not the best idea.
Adam Smith, the jerk from the video we posted earlier today, has been fired from his job as CFO of Vante.
TUCSON, AZ–(Marketwire – Aug 2, 2012) – The following is a statement from Vante:
Vante regrets the unfortunate events that transpired yesterday in Tucson between our former CFO/Treasurer Adam Smith and an employee at Chick-fil-A. Effective immediately, Mr. Smith is no longer an employee of our company.
The actions of Mr. Smith do not reflect our corporate values in any manner. Vante is an equal opportunity company with a diverse workforce, which holds diverse opinions. We respect the right of our employees and all Americans to hold and express their personal opinions, however, we also expect our company officers to behave in a manner commensurate with their position and in a respectful fashion that conveys these values of civility with others.
We hope that the general population does not hold Mr. Smith’s actions against Vante and its employees.
August 2, 2012 at 11:11 pm
He obviously doesn't know what hate is, because he had it on display.
August 2, 2012 at 11:24 pm
The woman in this clip handled herself and the situation beautifully. God bless her.
August 2, 2012 at 11:25 pm
Obama is supposed to protect innocent citizens from verbal assailants. Obama is calling the stunned victim 'STUPID' Do not vote for this man.
August 2, 2012 at 11:25 pm
What a maroon!
August 2, 2012 at 11:26 pm
What a maroon!
August 2, 2012 at 11:39 pm
Talk about decisive action!
August 2, 2012 at 11:50 pm
And traditional marriage supports are hateful? Give me a break this guy needed a reality check and got one.
August 3, 2012 at 12:23 am
If Obama had a CFO, he'd look like Adam Smith!!!
August 3, 2012 at 12:46 am
Nice response in being diverse on opinions, but in a civil manner. There was a public sidewalk for his opinion, free and protected by law to use.
August 3, 2012 at 1:15 am
Mary De Voe,
It's simple, Obama = Adolf Hitler.
August 3, 2012 at 1:44 am
It's a travesty that his name is Adam Smith!
August 3, 2012 at 2:55 am
So thankful this moron was dismissed.
Hey, all Faithful Catholics, go to the Archdiocese of Chicago blog-site and give your support to Cardinal George for his beautiful, open, truthful and holy letter in regards to Chicago values. I'm sure he would appreciate it.
While you're at it, why not drop Cardinal Sean O'Malley a line at the Boston Archdiocese and ask him why his deafening silence on the matter!
August 3, 2012 at 6:22 am
I wonder if Adam M Smith was your troll days earlier?
University of Arizona did not invite him back, not sure if that decision was made prior to this incident, but they made a point to mention respect for diverse viewpoints.
August 3, 2012 at 6:24 am
Redfeather, the relationship between the mayor and Cardinal O'Malley is complicated. No need to make a statement, here in Boston we all know what the mayor was wrong.
August 3, 2012 at 9:56 am
Videotaping yourself doing something like this is like putting a return address on a ransom note.
August 3, 2012 at 12:05 pm
I stopped by to tell you that this guy had been fired but see that you've already posted an update.
His video depressed me for two reasons: one, he was so, so very misguided & unpleasant, and two, I KNOW I would not have handled the situation as graciously as that young lady.
Lots to ponder here…
August 3, 2012 at 2:28 pm
Becoming a Pompous Jerk (I was going to use a different word, but….) requires a much higher level of requirements now.
August 3, 2012 at 2:49 pm
If this is the caliber of professors teaching our children, it explains a lot. I wonder if he was fired for taking a 2 hour lunch.
August 3, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Adam Smith, eat more crow!
August 3, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Good one Steve, but it should be "eat mor cro!"