Posted on 11/10/2001 2:19:30 AM PST by Quilla
Edited on 05/07/2004 6:26:27 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
We have also learned that during the party held at Delta Sigma Phi on October 27, 2001, those inappropriately dressed individuals were immediately confronted by the chapter president upon his arrival at the function. He told the individuals involved to immediately change their outfits, which they did.
They may have changed their outfits, but they also stopped to have a photographer take pictures of them in their original costumes. How "immediately" were they confronted, I wonder?
I don't see it either. Please explain it to me.
Ahhh,that type of thinking is as clear as mud. I suppose the people murdered and/or raped by pirates were somehow less murdered and/or raped than those murdered and/or raped by the KKK? I see you are slack enough mentally that you suscribe to the "thought crime" theory. Too bad.
Oh c'mon. If somebody dresses as a pirate, it's one of those "Ay Matey" type of outfits, with an eye patch, and is meant to be like a cartoon character. There is nothing cartoonish or cute about dressing as a Klansman -- it is an offensive and in-your-face statement. It's about as lighthearted as showing up to a costume party in a Nazi uniform.
Give me a break. These students thought they were so daring and provocative in their blackface and Klansman outfits. To say that their motivations were the same thing as some cartoonish pirate outfit is just silly. Of course, these students had a limit to their edginess, as I didn't hear any reports about them showing up to a black fraternity costume party in their garb. I wonder why not -- according to you, it's the same exact thing as dressing as a pirate!
I'm not sure what you've said about Clinton, but wearing a tacky Halloween costume is not against the law. Clinton, on the other hand, has certainly committed perjury and likely committed rape. Either of those crimes can and should result in someone's going to jail.
What these frat boys did is not a hate crime. A hate crime is an action done with the intent of causing terror, distress, etc. to a particular group of people. These guys were being idiots in their own frat house, and there is no evidence at all that they intended to intimidate anyone.
While I agree that we should work to rid ourselves of racism, sending these idiots to jail does not accomplish that goal. I don't have a problem with the university rescinding their official status, but that is a matter for the university to decide.
I agree with those who say that it is hypocritical to attack what these guys have done without having equal disapproval for the vitriol that many blacks spew towards all whites. (I'm not saying that you approve of black racism. This is just a general comment.)
WFTR
Bill
The reason for this is obvious. The black racists of today would love a opportunity to ratpack anybody who showed up where they outnumber them by 100 to 1. Note how they can have black fraternities,where whites are not allowed this freedom of association.
BTW,if you think the KKK outfits aren't cartoonish by now,you don't get out much. As far as that goes,the modern KKK is pretty cartoonish,itself. What else can it be when the average member is either stupid enough to be a Kennedy,or is a federal agent?
To be honest, I am glad he didn't show up. When we arranged to meet, I was so mad that the only thing I could think of was beating the snot out of him.
After having time to reflect, the whole idea was a bad one. All kind of legal repercussions could have followed.
I freep mailed him with instructions that we would meet, go to a secluded location and his brother would then have to go at least a mile away. He mailed me back that he would only meet me on the shoulder of the road. I did not answer him, but was not going to fight him on a public roadway. I decided to just play it by ear if he came. Since he didn't the problem was solved.
That's about what I expected to happen.
To be honest, I am glad he didn't show up. When we arranged to meet, I was so mad that the only thing I could think of was beating the snot out of him.
Yes,Indeedy! I've sure been there!
After having time to reflect, the whole idea was a bad one. All kind of legal repercussions could have followed.
I know what you mean about that. I've offered to meet a few posters myself,and could see nothing but jail time at the end of that road. I had mentally put myself in your position,and I think the first thing I would have done if he had shown up was shoot his brother. This type of thing is generally frowed upon by any LEO's who might happen by.
It was a good weekend for us. Thanks for the excuse for the road trip. If you wish to reschedule, I will be happy to accommodate you, however, this time, you'll have to meet me, as I don't want to waste the gas on another one of your no-shows. In the meantime, I suggest you stop issuing invitations you don't wish to honor.
I almost went over to them, but neither matched your description so let them go about their business.
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