Pebbles49
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- Jan 27, 2014
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I really do not like FB in the summer time. I hate seeing things get so heated.
That said, after hearing some of the descriptions of yourselves, I drastically have to readjust how I imagine some of you look :) (note to self, I really need to start meeting people!)
Regarding the original topic, I am surprised that none of my fellow Jerseyians brought up a similar case that rocked two of the best wrestling teams in our state. Right before state championships, Phillipsburg decided to pose for a picture to intimidate the other team. Two of the kids in the picture, put hoodies on, but it looked like they also made the top of the hoods pointed. Another put a noose around the wrestling dummy's head. Using this imagery was deplorable, but it was even worse when you realized that the opposing team was mostly black. The picture was taken on school grounds, under the coach's eye and posted on social media. Outcry happened, resulting in kids being banned from the championship meet, causing a few to lose their scholarships. They also were suspended from school and were investigated by the state's prosecutor for hate crimes. We will never know if the team posed for this with hate in their hearts or if it was just done carelessly in the midst of an athletic rivalry, but the consequences were real.
I wonder where the gym's coaches and owners were when this theme was chosen.
@njallday - I can't believe that your professor said that! Omg!
Hey Mamabear,
Let's not get this twisted, I've been told I look good!!!! That could be the reason why I am constantly lying about my age... normally, I tell people I am 35-36, but when I am with my son, who is 26... I am force to tell people I am 40,,, I know, teen mommy... hahaha
Yes, I remember that case and the White kids were also taunting the Black team, by asking them 'Who's your Daddy?" I believe, both squads were out of order and should have been sanction from playing for the poor behavior and forced to take 'Sensitivity Classes' instead of playing and some Community Services will help too... To be honest, as a Parent in this situation, I would have totally been against destroying these young men futures by taking away scholarships, this is too punitive...