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“why we fight “'s avatar

As far as the speech , the school could very well agree with him. I think they have succumbed to protection of their grants . I understand that but totally sucks .

As far as Israel goes I don’t approve of their actions , how could anyone say they do? But , it troubles me to know what’s on their mind and why they are doing it. It takes a worthless person to embrace and support their actions .

I hope your hand/wrist heals properly and quickly.

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Crip Dyke's avatar

Thanks for the good wishes!

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“why we fight “'s avatar

My pleasure

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Emily Feagin's avatar

I have a few questions here.

How and when is genocide ok? I thought this country and its institutions stood against that Kind of thing

What about students right to raise tough questions? Isn’t l arming about questioning?

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Leah Abram's avatar

> How and when is genocide ok? I thought this country and its institutions stood against that Kind of thing

The US doesn't stand against Genocide, the US causes genocide. Against indigenous people, against LGBTQIA+ people, against non-white immigrants, against black people, and any effort against it is labeled as "woke".

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Pere Ubu's avatar

Never okay, I'd suggest, since it's not only killing people but a way of living, thinking, and experiencing. But, as we saw with the miserable international response to the Rwandan genocide, it's all too easy for those in power to look away until the crime's completed.

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Zyxomma's avatar

Ta, CD. Trans rights are human rights, and I will believe that and say it until everyone else says and believes it, too. Nothing less, nothing else, will do. Forever and ever, world without end, amen.

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Jamie's avatar

Aloha CD,

I will continue with the vein of please don't overdo it! That being said, I am so glad you felt well enough to put this one together. In my opinion not enough can be said about the bravery and sacrifice of Logan Rozos. Your words are appreciated! Mahalo

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John R Hoffman's avatar

The State of Israel continues to conflate Zionism and Judaism. A war crime continues to evolve as BOTH sides dig in for the long haul!

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phantom_stranger's avatar

"violated the commitment he made to comply with our rules."

If your rules compel people to remain silent in the face of genocide, you AND your rules suck, are broken, and should be broken.

Also, no student should have to exhibit more courage than the entrenched institution in which they inhabit.

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Leah Abram's avatar

I am ashamed of my alma mater for this (though I am extremely grateful for the free education I got from them when my mom worked there).

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Heidi L's avatar

Great article for someone who I thought was on doctor's orders not to type... 🤔

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CaitlynH's avatar

Bwah ha ha—not keeping her down!

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Crip Dyke's avatar

For fair, I *was* under doctor's orders not to type. As of Thursday I'm under doctor's orders to *type limited amounts*.

I was so happy to get that permission, you will never know!

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babaganusz's avatar

I just presumed you have vocal apparatus compatible with speech-to-text tools! Not so?

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Crip Dyke's avatar

No, I do. I just have been lazy about investigating such tools. I know I should.

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babaganusz's avatar

I want my parents (84-85yo) to use them and THAT ain't happening… Meanwhile I’ve barely fiddled with some freeware. Betcha I procrastinate more than you!

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Heidi L's avatar

Glad to hear you're mending well. We're happy to have you back in *limited amounts*. 😊

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TerseNurse's avatar

Please don't push your luck and get injured worse than you are already. We need you!

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Craig Nixon's avatar

It's a modern medical miracle!

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