Tennessee conductor fired after telling July 4 passengers America is greatest country, critics should 'leave'

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A part-time railway conductor in Tennessee has been sacked after calling America "the greatest country on the face of the planet" on Independence Day.

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Jack Peterson lost his job on the Incline Railway after his patriotic July 4 remark, which was captured on camera and posted on social media.

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In the footage, he could be heard telling passengers on America's 250th anniversary: "To the very, very few Americans in here, happy Independence Day."To the rest of you, welcome to the greatest country on the face of the planet, and if you disagree, you can leave." TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say One killjoy traveller in the video could be heard telling Mr Peterson to "shut up" after he made the remarks.

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The Incline Railway first opened its doors in 1887 and is operated by the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (Carta).Often touted as "America's Most Amazing Mile", the scenic service forms part of the Lookout Mountain Attractions.

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After the footage was handed over to Carta, a...

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A railway conductor on the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was fired after telling non-Americans they "can leave."

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Tennessee conductor fired after telling July 4 passengers America is greatest country, critics should 'leave'.

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