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09/18/2007: "Whistleblower accused of "racism""

But according to a summary of OSHA's findings, Boeing told investigators Weldon was fired for threatening a supervisor, specifically for stating he wanted to hang the African-American executive "on a meat hook" and that he "wouldn't mind" seeing a noose around the executive's neck.

Weldon denied to OSHA investigators that he had referred to a noose and said the "meat hook" reference had not been a threat.

OSHA dismissed Weldon's claim, denying him whistle-blower status largely on the grounds that Boeing's 787 design does not violate any FAA regulations or standards.

[ It's hard to tell whether or not he has a case, but it's worth noting the new tactic of shutting people up: call them racists. ]

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/boeingaerospace/2003889663_boeing180.html