Amtrak called to abandon elderly black women in Colorado
Amtrak was recently on everyone’s “naughty list” in a situation that resulted in two Chicago passengers being abandoned in Grand Junction, Colorado.
The whole situation was caused by a Pomeranian pooping
News of the incident surfaced on TikTok after a user named @bellskunk uploaded a series of disturbing videos.
In the first TikTok, a pair of officers are seen talking to two Black passengers and the cameraman says the women are “being abused”.
After officers told the women that Amtrak had the right to kick them out for any reason, the man who recorded the conversation said the problem arose “because their little dog had to go to the bathroom.” ,” poop has been cleared up. He also said the ordeal was linked to racism as he continued to campaign for them.
@bellskunk #amtrak #grandjunctioncolorado #grandjunction #justiceforgayle #emotionalsupportanimal #rosaparks #racistcops #denvernews #conductorcody #auntkaren
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A follow-up video shows officers continuing to interact with the women before escorting them off the ship with their belongings.
@bellskunk #grandjuction #grandjunctionpolice #grandjunctioncolorado #amtrak #racisminamerica #rosaparks #pomeranian #emotional supportdog #dogslivesmatter #supportgayleamtrak #whenyouseesomethingsaysomething #auntkaren
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In the third upload, the cameraman accused the commander of “professional misconduct”.
@bellskunk #grandjunctionco #grandjunction #grandjunctionpolice #amtrackmafia #amtrack #amtracktrain #californiazephyr #chicagobound
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Amtrak staff seem to stand by decision to launch women: ‘Sounds right’
Finally, in the “part 4” upload, the user comes face to face with two Amtrak employees after the bus stops. The first man said he had “no comment” on the situation, while another employee argued that the women deserved to be fired because they allegedly failed to follow etiquette.
@bellskunk https://gofund.me/9b099ccc #homefortheholidays #emotionalsupportanimal #pomeranian #watchpart1and2 #imheated #donations #peda #coloradohumansociety #chicago #humanesociety
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Social media called for Amtrak to shut down and the company responded by hiding the replies
Other criticisms come from Twitter, for its commitment to spreading disinformation and blaming Amtrak.
Notice how when the man told the police that he was a witness, the police let him speak until he realized that the man was speaking up for Black women?
— Nikki Tha God (@Viewofone) December 25, 2022
Damn police
Fuck Amtrak
and fuck every white racist sitting there in silence except for the man recording. https://t.co/NNlbm8YXDy– Ferrix’s child (@Phllp_Wnslw) December 25, 2022
Below one tweet Amtrak made the day after Christmas, users flooded the company with nasty responses to the video in question. However, many of these replies were hidden, which only prompted more criticism.
Our hearts go out to the two elderly black women you kicked off the train in freezing temperatures over Christmas. https://t.co/fYHWExZWbF
— (@NavyVeteranWife) December 26, 2022
Amtrak wanted to pretend they didn’t leave the two women out in the cold because their dog had a bowel movement. That’s what they do. They take responsibility and clean it up. Looks like Amtrak just pooped on their floor and they’ll just leave it there. https://t.co/zKjUIXfRCP
– Just James🇺🇦 (@DissidentJames) December 26, 2022
OH, @Amtrak STILL hide everyone’s reply as last as 1 minute ago. This has turned into a full-blown PR nightmare. The public wanted to know why Amtrak called the police and locked older black women in the freezing cold for Christmas. WTF pic.twitter.com/ol6qLgphcB
— Fifty Shades of Whey (@davenewworld_2) December 26, 2022
Additionally, Amtrak has garnered attention in the comments below some recent Instagram uploads. However, Amtrak did not acknowledge this challenge in any statement in the mass media.
What do you think about this issue?