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re: Mizzou BS has permeated the Capstone: Prez to meet with SGA Pres.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 8:44 pm to bamarep
Posted on 11/12/15 at 8:44 pm to bamarep
I don't know anything of the Mizzou situation other than people were upset at the inaction of the president, so they asked him to step down. Seems like a good move by Stuart Bell to meet with the SGA president to solve any on-going racism on campus.
How about after all this bull shite ends, we start focusing on poverty reduction and help families support their fricking kids to go and finish through school?
How about after all this bull shite ends, we start focusing on poverty reduction and help families support their fricking kids to go and finish through school?
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Posted on 11/12/15 at 9:36 pm to bamarep
Pardon my ignorance, but what is the issue here?
What exactly does a diversity office do that couldn't be addressed at the counseling center, or with individual faculty like the LGBT safe places?
What exactly does a diversity office do that couldn't be addressed at the counseling center, or with individual faculty like the LGBT safe places?
Posted on 11/12/15 at 9:52 pm to stat19
So everyone that has railed against this is of the opinion that there is no racism on Campus?
Posted on 11/12/15 at 9:56 pm to Silverback
No. So long as there are stupid people, racism will continue. And that includes both sides.
I have no problem with building this diversity office, but I don't understand how some office will eradicate racism.
I have no problem with building this diversity office, but I don't understand how some office will eradicate racism.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 11:03 pm to chattabama
I think it is an effort to fight those who are racist and are present on our campus.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 11:33 pm to MontyFranklyn
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I think it is an effort to fight those who are racist and are present on our campus.
I mean, I guess, but its not like its illegal to be racist.
and its not like there are secret groups of UA students having klan meetings, thinking of ways to harm black people.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 11:38 pm to Funky Tide 8
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and its not like there are secret groups of UA students having klan meetings, thinking of ways to harm black people.
u fekkin snitch
Posted on 11/13/15 at 3:31 am to HempHead
I don't understand the point of this at all.
Most college campuses are already the most liberal institutions/societies in American society. They've been preaching "diversity" for decades at this point.
It really seems like the real point of this is actually intolerance. That societies at large become excessively intolerant of ideas and opinions different than their own.
And then I put the tinfoil hat on and think back to Kwanzaa and the Black Panthers and fear so many things like this are plants of the most totalitarian and regressive powers in society, intended to anger the public-at-large against progressivism, just like in the late 60s and early 70s.
Most college campuses are already the most liberal institutions/societies in American society. They've been preaching "diversity" for decades at this point.
It really seems like the real point of this is actually intolerance. That societies at large become excessively intolerant of ideas and opinions different than their own.
And then I put the tinfoil hat on and think back to Kwanzaa and the Black Panthers and fear so many things like this are plants of the most totalitarian and regressive powers in society, intended to anger the public-at-large against progressivism, just like in the late 60s and early 70s.
Posted on 11/13/15 at 6:51 am to chattabama
I understand your concern and adding layers of bureaucracy is never a good answer. I feel this is a healthy exploration that hasn't proven itself to not be shrill or demanding. Allowing it to proceed naturally will not harm anyone. I see and hear the undertone of racism regularly and for anyone to act as though it does not exist is Pollyannaish. Hiding it does not make it disappear.
Posted on 11/13/15 at 7:01 am to Snout Spout
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It really seems like the real point of this is actually intolerance. That societies at large become excessively intolerant of ideas and opinions different than their own.
This guy gets it.
This is about policing speech. Nothing less.
Posted on 11/13/15 at 7:20 am to imjustafatkid
It boggles my mind how some people think that there is this utopic society where everyone is rich and happy and no one is ever offended or has difficult circumstances to overcome.
Over-coming hardship and obstacles are what hones one's character. If everyone worried as much about what kind of person they were as much as they worried about some little thing that might "offend" them the country might could focus on solving some real issues, instead of ones people fabricate to further some self serving agenda.
You can't control what people say or do no matter how ignorant it is, let them wallow in their own hatred and stupidity and become what and who you want to be despite your circumstances.
This younger generation of people, no matter the race seems to have forgotten what it's like to earn something. They seem to think that some moron calling them a bad name is this capital offense and the entire system of doing things has to be revamped because someone might have gotten their feelings hurt.
Grow a pair people!
RTR
Over-coming hardship and obstacles are what hones one's character. If everyone worried as much about what kind of person they were as much as they worried about some little thing that might "offend" them the country might could focus on solving some real issues, instead of ones people fabricate to further some self serving agenda.
You can't control what people say or do no matter how ignorant it is, let them wallow in their own hatred and stupidity and become what and who you want to be despite your circumstances.
This younger generation of people, no matter the race seems to have forgotten what it's like to earn something. They seem to think that some moron calling them a bad name is this capital offense and the entire system of doing things has to be revamped because someone might have gotten their feelings hurt.
Grow a pair people!
RTR
Posted on 11/13/15 at 7:53 am to Silverback
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Hiding it does not make it disappear.
Nor does it get fixed when you coddle it.
Race only matters to a racists. Until the SJW realize that racism is possible regardless of a persons race then they can kiss my arse.
See what you've done, you got my blood pressure up.
All white people must leave so we can have a black healing moment.
Posted on 11/13/15 at 7:54 am to Snout Spout
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It really seems like the real point of this is actually intolerance. That societies at large become excessively intolerant of ideas and opinions different than their own.
And there it is. Stop being intolerant of my intolerance!
Posted on 11/13/15 at 8:02 am to Funky Tide 8
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I mean, I guess, but its not like its illegal to be racist.
Its not, but it also the University's right to not allow that presence on their campus
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and its not like there are secret groups of UA students having klan meetings, thinking of ways to harm black people.
Never know
Posted on 11/13/15 at 8:34 am to MontyFranklyn
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Its not, but it also the University's right to not allow that presence on their campus
Do you think that it makes sense for the University to spend time and resources towards not allowing the presence of certain ideas or opinions? Seems like a waste to me.
Posted on 11/13/15 at 9:05 am to Funky Tide 8
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I just don't get it. And that's okay.
You don't understand the struggle of being middle class....don't be racist
Posted on 11/13/15 at 9:08 am to Funky Tide 8
If it is for the greater good of the university as a whole then yes. The university is about making money. Black athletes make the university 100s of millions of dollars a year. They are an asset to the university. I don't know why that is so hard for some of you to understand.
Posted on 11/13/15 at 10:40 am to MontyFranklyn
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If it is for the greater good of the university as a whole then yes. The university is about making money. Black athletes make the university 100s of millions of dollars a year. They are an asset to the university
I don't think anyone will disagree with you on this.
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I don't know why that is so hard for some of you to understand.
It is hard to understand because there doesn't seem to be any institutionalized problems. If there are, would you mind pointing them out to me?
I haven't seen or heard of any black Alabama athletes being victims of racism, or come out and voice their displeasure of the "system."
All I am asking for is proof of such problems.
This post was edited on 11/13/15 at 10:42 am
Posted on 11/13/15 at 10:56 am to Funky Tide 8
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All I am asking for is proof of such problems.
Just humor them...put a Chief Diversity Officer in or something to make them feel good....they can take their grievances to them.....its better that way than having this cancer spread on campus and in our locker room....
This post was edited on 11/13/15 at 10:58 am
Posted on 11/13/15 at 10:58 am to Funky Tide 8
quote:There aren't any. The problem comes from the racist individuals and the things they do. The ones that have a beef with blacks no matter what. Their presence on the campus is really small, but it is there and felt by some. The University is a brand and they don't want their brand tarnished. They'd rather these people go away than hurt what is established. No one of any reason think there is institutionalized racism on the campus. I think this is where things got cloudy. There are just a few that express their hate and i'm sure the university respects that, but would rather they not be on their campus doing so.
It is hard to understand because there doesn't seem to be any institutionalized problems
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