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    Seems to me the young man caught a break anyhow. Harvard is trash. He should go to a real school.
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    I actually think Harvard sucks for about a million other reasons, so I agree. But the entitlement narrative here is just too poignant.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Julio3000 View Post
    I actually think Harvard sucks for about a million other reasons, so I agree. But the entitlement narrative here is just too poignant.
    It is precious.

    But kids make mistakes and I'm ok with having some compassion about those mistakes.
    Last edited by nsacpi; 06-17-2019 at 05:25 PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Julio3000 View Post
    There were considerable protests to Northam remaining in office. But, if you apply the Ron Paul “that was 30 years ago” standard to it, it must be ok with you, right? You’re Mr. Consistent Principles, no?

    But let’s do just get on record for when and where the n-word is ok.

    It should never be okay. That’s the problem.

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    Entitlement? Because the kid earned his way into harvard and the pc culture took it from him.

    Jesus you really do hate white people.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Krgrecw View Post
    It should never be okay. That’s the problem.
    Actually its always ok because we are free people and if anyone wants to choose to be a racist then that is there perogative.

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    Quote Originally Posted by thethe View Post
    Actually its always ok because we are free people and if anyone wants to choose to be a racist then that is there perogative.
    but then Harvard should be free to tell him to go be a racist somewhere else...

    please note I'm not defending Harvard just pointing out a problem with your position
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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    true...but then Harvard should be free to tell him to go be a racist somewhere else...

    please note I'm not defending Harvard just pointing out a problem with your position
    But that isnt whats happening unless you believe they are judicially applying the same standards to everyone. Why not research all their students then if it means so much to them?
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    Quote Originally Posted by thethe View Post
    Actually its always ok because we are free people and if anyone wants to choose to be a racist then that is there perogative.
    Oh I agree with that. I Just don’t think the liberals should talk about how bad the N
    word is, when they let certain people use it freely with no concern.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    It is precious.

    But kids make mistakes and I'm ok with having some compassion about those mistakes.
    unless of course they are inner city kids
    or a young woman that gets pregnant . Then it is about personal responsibility and make better choices blah blah blah

    Like gold said, this has absolutely nothing to do with free speech.
    Kid is free to be racist or free to say whatever he likes.
    He is free to yell ****** in a bank in his birthday suit

    But, for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction
    Which is older than notions of free speech

    Harvard too is free to reject him.
    For whatever reason they like within the law
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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    but then Harvard should be free to tell him to go be a racist somewhere else...

    please note I'm not defending Harvard just pointing out a problem with your position
    If a black kid said the same thing as Kyle would Harvard go back and pull his acceptance?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Krgrecw View Post
    Oh I agree with that. I Just don’t think the liberals should talk about how bad the N
    word is, when they let certain people use it freely with no concern.

    .
    you are ok with racially disrespecting people
    fine.


    and who uses it with no concern,
    How many are matriculating at Harvard, as we speak ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Krgrecw View Post
    If a black kid said the same thing as Kyle would Harvard go back and pull his acceptance?
    I'd bet the ranch that of black people that openly call each other ****** few apply to Harvard.
    I'd be interested to see databoi show us a graph or "meaning full research" to back up this claim
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    One more thing, the bakers have to bake the cake .
    Odd the same people that favored the bakers are on the side of the kid that was rejected.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Krgrecw View Post
    If a black kid said the same thing as Kyle would Harvard go back and pull his acceptance?
    I'm not one of those who always goes scurrying behind words like freedom or liberty...but it seems to me that those who do should be defending Harvards freedom to act as arbitrarily as it wants to
    "I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."

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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    I'm not one of those who always goes scurrying behind words like freedom or liberty...but it seems to me that those who do should be defending Harvards freedom to act as arbitrarily as it wants to
    Id rather root for the underdog in this fight because its much easier to silence them than the university.

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    Quote Originally Posted by thethe View Post
    Id rather root for the underdog in this fight because its much easier to silence them than the university.
    I’d rather root for the side that didn’t say the racist thing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mqt View Post
    I’d rather root for the side that didn’t say the racist thing.
    Such virtue...

    Lets just fry anyone that has ever had an improper thiught. What could go wrong?

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    Quote Originally Posted by thethe View Post
    Such virtue...

    Lets just fry anyone that has ever had an improper thiught. What could go wrong?
    I don’t want Kashuv to fry. I just don’t give a **** if he goes to Harvard.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mqt View Post
    I don’t want Kashuv to fry. I just don’t give a **** if he goes to Harvard.
    Whats the line then on what someone like Kashuv be able to enjoy? Can he go to Yale?

    How about get a job of a fortune 500 company?

    Can he get a bank loan?

    Im interrsted in how you score transgressions and pleasure taken away.

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