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Originally Posted by Makarov
There may be some small differences between the respective HR processes (hiring, termination, etc) for NHL coaches and the President of the United States.
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Great post.
At the end of the day it is about working together to educate and make the world a better place. Many years ago the term deaf and dumb was used to describe "can't hear and speak" I still hear (see) it occasionally from older people and it is not intended in a bad way when they do it; However a lot of groups and individuals have gotten together to educate the public about not labeling, but using appropriate terms such as addressing a person by their name. It takes time, education takes time, and incidence like the one with Bill Peters reflects the need for change. Bill Peters might feel bad now, but he will soon learn how hurtful and how wrong it is to address people in such a disrespectful, belittling, derogatory way. This happened ten years ago and the effects of it are still lingering.
It is still imperceptive that he apologize to the person he offended if he wants to show that he is sincere about his actions. Apologizing to his boss sidesteps the person, Akim Aliu who in own words was hurt. Good for Aliu for speaking up which is the first step towards healing, a sincere apology from Peter's in that letter would have gone a long way to restore the individual and the public's faith that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
If Peters wants to coach again he would do well to get some counselling, rehabilitate and become spokesperson on behalf of people like Akim Aliu. Everything happens for a reason.