When I was in college (not at Bama or Ole Miss), we had a KA chapter and they were big into the antebellum South theme and the rebel flag was a big part of their chapter. Is that still the case or have they dialed that back a bit?
bamabelle1991
Not sure if that should have been in BLUE or not, but I also called them "young black men."
Are you equating "boys" to the "N" word? Sorry if I am just a little confused here.
I didn't take bamabelle's using the word "boys" as anything to do with race. It sounded like a mother talking about "boys". The fact that the word "boy" has racial connections and was used in a sentence doesn't necessarily correlate the two.Not equating the terms. Boy is defiantly a term historically considered offensive though and that was the criteria you listed.
That is way out of context. You're usually right on point, but her meaning in that post could not be more clearly opposite of what you inferred. You jumped on a word without understanding what was said in the entirety of the post. You're way off base confusing "young man" with a racial slur.You mean like, oh, I don't know, calling them boys? :eek2:
All I did, was somewhat sarcastically call attention to her use of the word boy, not young man, in the same sentence that she said someone should be called out for using a phrase that is historically insensitive to black males. I think that is exactly in context.That is way out of context. You're usually right on point, but her meaning in that post could not be more clearly opposite of what you inferred. You jumped on a word without understanding what was said in the entirety of the post. You're way off base confusing "young man" with a racial slur.
I agree.People looking to be offended will find it every time.
All I know is I'm glad we did not get either one of these young men.
I agree. I don't think she meant it that way. I just found the word being used in that sentence to be ironic.I didn't take bamabelle's using the word "boys" as anything to do with race. It sounded like a mother talking about "boys". The fact that the word "boy" has racial connections and was used in a sentence doesn't necessarily correlate the two.
Growing up in South Alabama in the early 60's I heard that word used quite a lot.
I wasn't offended.People looking to be offended will find it every time.
All I know is I'm glad we did not get either one of these young men.
I was a KA in college, also not at Bama or Ole Miss. Based on what I gather from people who are still somewhat involved with our chapter and the order as a whole, it has been dialed WAY back. And, rightfully so, IMHO.When I was in college (not at Bama or Ole Miss), we had a KA chapter and they were big into the antebellum South theme and the rebel flag was a big part of their chapter. Is that still the case or have they dialed that back a bit?
Totally agree on Point #2.People looking to be offended will find it every time.
All I know is I'm glad we did not get either one of these young men.
Totally agree on Point #2.
Point #1: When I was growing up, name calling was no big deal. You learned to get a thick skin and either returned the favor, or just took it and considered the source. A few times a physical confrontation may have resulted, but it seemed to always be kept to a minimum. The 'Sticks and Stones' tenet was more than likely the rule of thumb. Now it seems the thin-skinned would rather pummel someone at the risk of serious injury, just because they were called a name that was offensive to them. I'm not worried about what someone may call me. I'm more concerned about the sticks-and-stones, fists-and-feet, knives-and-guns, and let's not forget today's favorite pasttime...'The Knockout Game'. But that's a problem this PC World has created...you never really know where you stand with someone, because they're too wary of misspeaking and being labeled something they may not really be.
Roll Tide!
The Nkemdiche brothers filed a counter-suit against the guy. Link
Crooked Lawyer speak? Let's hope you don't ever find yourself trying to defend bogus charges...Thanks for posting the update..Reading all that crooked lawyer speak defending their clients & alleging wrong doing by the Nkemdichie Bros is confusing as hell to me..I'm grateful Robert went to Ole Miss & isn't our problem to deal with now..He's a really good player, I don't think he lived up to the ungodly expectations put on him by the internet recruiting services..I'm not saying that in an attempt to downgrade him, cause I honestly think he could or will be on Clowney's level before he makes the jump to the NFL, he's not at that level, but, has the talent & all the tools needed to get to that level, question is will he put the work needed to get to that level & will he stay out of trouble on the journey to that level..
He represented Mary Winkler, if I'm not mistaken; and did it pro bono.Their attorney Steve Farese is a big time attorney around Memphis. He is either doing this pro bono or somebody else is footing the bill. His services are way out of the Nkemdichie budget. I wonder if getting free attorney assistance is against NZAA rules and regulations?