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Originally posted by Blackwatch
So are you, the 411, trying to say that you hold Alpha Phi Alpha to a higher standard than the men of Omega? I do not think that you would, but the logic of the original post and the defense that you later posted seems as though you want Alpha to be punished for not allowing Omega to throw a temper tandrum at the expense of Alpha, PLEASE!!!
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Perhaps we should revisit my previous posts so that you may better understand my rebuttal:
1. In both posts, I resolved that the Bruhs were WRONG.
2. Through my basketball analogy, I was simply making the argument that, regardless of who initiated the altercation, both were active participants, and should therefore receive some sanction as a result.
3. In my 1st post I said: "But, of course, they (the Alphas) reacted as they did in an effort to not be “punked” by the Bruhs." And, in my latter post I said: "I ain't eeeven gon' lie to ya--I'd have probably done the same thing the Alphas did..." Both statements were made in efforts to demonstrate that
I fully understand why the Alphas reacted as they did.
4. My last post also includes my assertion that "I am not faulting the Alphas alone--my argument is that, since the groups were fighting each other, they should both face some sanctions, even if those given to the Alphas are less severe than those given to my Bruhs."
With those contentions re-stated, I am unable to ascertain how/why you've deduced that my platform is for the Alphas to take the blame for the entire incident.
YES-- the behavior of the Bruhs was indeed the catalyst to the brawl that ensued. But, the brawl wouldn't have become a brawl without the participation of your frat--whether justified or unjustified. Thus, I am merely saying that they should get a tiny smack on the hand, rather than nothing at all.
As for my b-ball analogy--which wasn't "cute" but rather, clever
--I used it to focus on RULES.
Personally, if someone hits... let's say... Kevin Garnett (my favorite), in honor of his manhood, I would deem it remiss of him to not lay one back on the antagonist--HOWEVER, recognizing his important leadership role on the team, and understanding that a technical foul could possibly jeopardize his PT, I'd keep my fingers crossed that his teammates would grab him, pull him away, and calm him down. If that does not happen and KG does get 1 or 2 reciprocal punches in, then I can't blame the ref for hitting him with a tech, even though I'd be pissed if he did. Truth be told, I'd be proud that my boo didn't go out like a sucka; but,
rules are rules, so I can't get my panties in a bunch because he got the tech for fighting back.
Now, to best support my argument that the Alphas aren't completely faultless, we must look at this from a different angle. Let's say KG throws the first punch. The game is tense and for whatever reason, he's frustrated. Contact is made that he considers flagrant, although no call is made by the ref. So, he retaliates by sockin' it to the player who made the contact. As coaches, teammates, and fans, we all know KG was wrong and will get a T. But, if that player starts jabbing him back and they go at it, I expect him to also get a T, even though
I fully understand his response. Again,
rules are rules.
In summary, I don't expect you to see/agree with my POV, particularly because your frat responded to the actions of the antagonist. Let me assure you, yet again, that
I fully understand why the Alphas defended themselves. But the fact that they did makes them partially responsible in my eyes. And, while I am a loyal lover of Omega Psi Phi, my argument is primarily a derivative of objectivity and justice as I see them.
Do you fully understand me now, or do you think I'm a Que-groupie who's just on their side for Pearl Points? I hope not, as there is so much more to me than meets the eye...
Merci beaucoup!
the411
PS: Love your sig. Verse 37 is one of my favorites.
And I'm Out!!!
