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posted by gut

I'd probably say the scholarship is a privilege.  But while what she said was insensitive and offensive, I don't think it was threatening and I don't think it warranted rescinding admission (if it was a public university).   Especially with many liberals arguing college education is an entitlement/right, exercising your free speech certainly wouldn't revoke it just because people don't like what you said.

 

Also, the real outrage here is that apparently full rides for cheerleading is a thing.  I'm sorry, but just because a bunch of 3rd-rate gymnasts get hurt at a high rate doesn't make it a sport.

LOL

https://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jun/2/will-smith-va-police-chief-says-rioters-blocked-fi/

Yikes. 

https://twitter.com/AmiHorowitz/status/1267908030206816259

posted by OSH

I read it and the replies.

She is absolutely a moron and made a terrible decision. No doubt about that. The thing I have a hard time with is "ruining" opportunities for people to better themselves and get educated. Not just her in this situation, but this is a continuous thing on social media about "blasting" people to their employers, schools, teams, etc. Digging up everything from family, significant others, bosses, etc.

People should face a consequence for their actions. But, is it truly necessary to harm their future? I have a real hard time with that. Sure, report them to the potential people they may be associated with. Does it need blasted? Is there a point where we can address it individually, or with a few close people to report it? If nothing is done, then take the next step.

I just can't see calling for everything to be terminated for someone for saying something. Send them through counseling. Make them do some community service. I just think there are better approaches than putting someone "on blast."

I don't disagree. But in this day and age, as stupid as it is, you really gotta be smarter on social media. I am very glad these platforms weren't around when I was in high school.

posted by iclfan2

Today I saw a high schooler get expelled and a freshman applicant to my alma mater get rescinded. These kids need to learn to stay the F off social media with their opinions. Stuff didn’t really exist when I was going into college but man, keep your shitty opinions off a public forum. Same goes with professionals, there is always someone who is willing to pass it on. No one cares, that’s what Serious Business is for. 

Anyone else grounded tonight or is it just me? Our curfew started at 8pm, I think it's the 4th day in a row, though the first night was only for select neighborhoods. Now it's the entire city limits. I could go stand in the alley behind my house and be outside of city limits, but there's not much to do back there.

We ran some errands after work and stopped at Kroger a little after 7pm to get beer. It was *slammed* with people getting their shit done before curfew. Good thing Covid-19 isn't a thing anymore...

This sucks. RIP Officer Dorn.

https://www.kmov.com/news/retired-st-louis-police-captain-david-dorn-murdered-by-a-looter-outside-pawn-shop/article_327ce1e4-a4a9-11ea-8b67-ff8a3d5d9ab4.html

Goddamn this pisses me off. 

I'm getting the hell out of here in 2 weeks and doing a thorough screen, social media cleanse. Fuck all of this.

So how does curfew work anyways? Sorry if that’s a noob question, I just never have been apart of it. Is it similar to the essential travel thing with COVID, except cops will actually pull you over and you better be doing something essential? And I assume no one allowed outside? At work last night people were debating ordering food around 7pm and I told them they better do it soon because we had curfew at 8pm, but they didn’t seem to think that mattered? 

posted by Spock

While I dont agree with using that language, insinuations and platform to express that.....she does have a right in this country to do so and losing her job over seems like her rights are violated 

Her right to attend a private college and work at Orangetheory? I'm gonna say no.

posted by gut

 

 

Also, the real outrage here is that apparently full rides for cheerleading is a thing.  I'm sorry, but just because a bunch of 3rd-rate gymnasts get hurt at a high rate doesn't make it a sport.

Ohhhhhhhh.........now you’ve done it!

You did NOT just say that.  
 

I’m going to go to my garage refrigerator and loot the beers I have and shoot them down my throat. 
 

And then I’m going to loot my neighbors refrigerators who I know don’t have guns. 

https://twitter.com/newcuiture/status/1267900734995136515?s=21

Lol’d 

Never dealt with a curfew. Ours started at 8. Went to two local grocery stores (uncessfully) at around 6:45. Eerily similar to day one of the "pause."

What a weird deja vu feeling. 

posted by friendfromlowry

So how does curfew work anyways? Sorry if that’s a noob question, I just never have been apart of it. Is it similar to the essential travel thing with COVID, except cops will actually pull you over and you better be doing something essential? And I assume no one allowed outside? At work last night people were debating ordering food around 7pm and I told them they better do it soon because we had curfew at 8pm, but they didn’t seem to think that mattered? 

It shouldn’t matter as I think delivery drivers are allowed to deliver. So ordering food and having it delivered would be allowed.

Mostly, they stop the people walking the streets.

But I’ve never been a part of one resulting from riots, sooo 

I have two kids who live in apartments in downtown nerve central Cleveland and as a parent I can tell you how much this sucks. My one daughter works at the Justice Center and that is where the bull shit started. She was able to make it back to her apartment before all hell let loose there. My other daughter who works for Ernst and Young and lives in the heart of the action was fortunately able to be at our home visiting when all this shit went down. We are waiting for an “all clear” for her to be able to get to her apartment, get her work computer, drop off a food and supplies delivery from home to her sister and come back. Meanwhile, our probation officer daughter is stuck in Cleveland “on call”. 
 

It’s all just so smh. 

This is weird af.

"Move back. Move back. Move back. Move back."

https://twitter.com/DanMolloyTV/status/1267981656012533761

posted by justincredible

This is weird af.

"Move back. Move back. Move back. Move back."

https://twitter.com/DanMolloyTV/status/1267981656012533761

Like right out of some futuristic syfy film. 

Cops weren't very enthusiastic about it.  Didn't really believe them - needed more passion and conviction.

Is that supposed to be so they can legally say they gave fair warning?

A man in Philly was killed while trying to blow open an ATM with explosives.

posted by Spock

While I dont agree with using that language, insinuations and platform to express that.....she does have a right in this country to do so and losing her job over seems like her rights are violated 

Private college.  Private business.  Where is the violation?

She's not being censored.  Others have merely decided not to associate with her because of what she said.

posted by justincredible

Further clarification. She just graduated HS and was to attend Arizona Christian University, so she hadn't even made it to campus yet.

At least she saved on gas and time.

posted by justincredible

A man in Philly was killed while trying to blow open an ATM with explosives.

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