DC Tom Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Saw a newspiece on this situation at the gym this morning. If you don't know the story they posted an Instagram picture with the "n" word spelled out across their shirts. (None of them is African American). The story has caused heightened dialogue around the use of the word in any manner. There are also extreme threats being issued towards the girls and their families. So my position is clear, what they did was absolutely wrong. However, I do not see it as an issue where individuals outside their school system and families need to determine punishment. Their actions were wrong but the response directed at them personally in the form of threats is equally as wrong. I have no place in the decision making process. Racism is an ugly scar on human existence but we will hardly overcome it through polarized rhetoric and further expressions of ignorance. The whole situation at this school is sad. It's tough when the immature and perhaps stupid actions of a group of kids becomes a national event because of the exposure created on the Internet and in the media. What do you think? I think you're being a drama queen if you think that was "absolutely wrong." Particularly when you mention in the next sentence they're receiving "extreme threats," which I personally think is relatively more wrong than bad words. Other than that, I don't care. Stupid's gonna stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azalin Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Why not? They already ban "niggardly" because it sounds like "!@#$" (but has absolutely no relation to the word otherwise.) You're right about that - a local city official in Austin lost his job for using the word 'niggardly' during a council meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I didn't know the story until you posted this, but I looked it up, and quite honestly that is gatorman-level stupidity right there. They will get what they deserve without anyone having to take extra actions...let alone counseling. Counseling? Really? Please. Grow up already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I saw the picture and that's about it. I have not seen why they did this. They may not have done this in a derogatory manner at all. They may have thought it was cool . Just as some well to do white kids think it's cool to dress like a thug and listen to hard core rap. Why does the school need to get involved? #microaggressions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeYouToTasker Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Personal growth. That incredibly silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon in Pasadena Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 In the photos I've seen, the two girls in the middle had * (asterisks) on their shirts. So technically, they didn't even spell out the dreaded "N" word. Maybe they're fans of Danish pixies. (Nisser). OK, probably not. But films like "The 40-Year old Virgin" have scenes where they scream the N-word about 20 times in 30 seconds. Rappers have 1000's of nasty lyrics using the word. But all that's cool because they're actors/musicians and make lots of money. Or because it's "Art", and their freedom of expression is more important than other people's. Or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) That incredibly silly. SoProgs don't care about silly. They care about forcing you to think like them. Even if they have to do it through court-ordered counseling. Edited February 2, 2016 by LABillzFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
....lybob Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 They could have been paying Homage to the "nipper" at least that is what I would have gone with - "We just love the Nipper why is everybody having such mean racist thoughts?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Yup, I'm so extreme that I think our schools should counsel children on racism. What a crazy SoProg agenda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Counseling? Really? For what purpose? Personal growth. Re-education Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Yup, I'm so extreme that I think our schools should counsel children on racism. What a crazy SoProg agenda. You're not extreme. You're just not thinking for yourself. Which is why you're a SoProg. Here's the thing: we don't send our kids to school so they get counseling about racism. If the child is doing something stupid like the kids in this story, you turn them over to their parents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azalin Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 You're not extreme. You're just not thinking for yourself. Which is why you're a SoProg. Here's the thing: we don't send our kids to school so they get counseling about racism. If the child is doing something stupid like the kids in this story, you turn them over to their parents. Oh, Come on LA. Turn them over to their parents? Everyone knows that it takes a village. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Oh, Come on LA. Turn them over to their parents? Everyone knows that it takes a village. #safespaces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeYouToTasker Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Yup, I'm so extreme that I think our schools should counsel children on racism. What a crazy SoProg agenda. You honestly believe that sitting down with a Mr. Garrison type will have an impact? Honestly? Are you trying to solve a problem, or are you trying to make yourself feel better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 You're not extreme. You're just not thinking for yourself. Which is why you're a SoProg. Here's the thing: we don't send our kids to school so they get counseling about racism. If the child is doing something stupid like the kids in this story, you turn them over to their parents. Except that the traditional family structure is slavery. And kids should have the right to sue in court to overturn parental discipline. [/Hillary] (Yes, she actually argued that.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Why not? They already ban "niggardly" because it sounds like "!@#$" (but has absolutely no relation to the word otherwise.) Every once in awhile when I want to have a little fun and shock someone I'll use the word "niggardly" and wait for the reaction. It gets the young ones every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Except that the traditional family structure is slavery. And kids should have the right to sue in court to overturn parental discipline. [/Hillary] (Yes, she actually argued that.) I'd love to see a list of cases she's argued for or against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I'd love to see a list of cases she's argued for or against. I don't think it's all that many. I think she has more ivory-tower journal articles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Beerball's on the PPP board??? He uses the Buffalo Bill trick-shot technique - holds a hand mirror in front of him to look over his shoulder as he posts a crack-shot into the bulls eye... thusly: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Suspended, counseling, and have it on their academic record. was this at school? have anythign to do with school? why should their academic records be reflected? dolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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