Tom,
Why do you think the 2 should be separated? I think you are personalizing this situation. We are looking at perception and ways to change this type of biased reporting in the media.
Let's be honest...this was not the first time this form of initiation has taken place...BUT...this time it was caught on tape. MOST gang initiations are not videotaped, but this one was...and surely no one thought it was going to be viewed on the news.
*How many gangs do we associate with white suburban highschool kids?*
The secret is out. Yes, this was a gang initiation ritual, brutal, disgusting and labeled "hazing" instead of assault...BECAUSE it did not take place "in the hood" or "under the bridge" in the inner city, where this type of behavior is acceptable...and expected.
Race is an issue in life. The discussion of race matters will not go away, nor should it. We the college educated, are tasked to expose and figure out ways to address these issues in society. No, its not a comfortable topic, but it is worthy of discussion.
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Originally posted by Tom Earp
The "Black /White" comparison between Hazing and Gang Related situations is totaly out of Line and uncalled for!
Please, do belittle yourselves by trying to bring bigotry, stupidity or anyother racial tones into this!
I dont care what color you are, as I think WE ALL feel this was something that should not have been done!
It is lucky that these Moronic asswhole kids took videos! Do not say because they were white it is called hazing and gang initiation is not! That is B S!
"HAZING" has become a Pol. Correct word to cover a ton of things!
Color is becoming a factor on this site when many are trying to take it out!
Dont let your pigmentation be a problem, as it will be yours alone!
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