cydl wrote: It's truly depressing and scary how many young adults seem to be clueless about basic economics.
I think that's bad, but I think it's more scary that these sensitive snowflakes are threatened by the concept of free speech and the diversity of ideas.
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Rick wrote: I think that's bad, but I think it's more scary that these sensitive snowflakes are threatened by the concept of free speech and the diversity of ideas.
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I completely agree. I was under the impression that one of the key purposes of universities was to be exposed to different ideas and philosophies as well as being a forum to exchange differing views and opinions freely.
These little snowflakes that are just the type to get out into the workforce, find that they can't go running to someone each time their widdle feelings are hurt, and so go ballistic.
Our founding fathers would be appalled. (ohhh...that's sexist, isn't it???)
I am offended that somehow, I suspect I am supposed to be offended by something. I'm not quite sure what that is, but am confident that if awarded a major appliance, I would be comforted in knowing my rights were being protected.
But in all (ha) seriousness - it sounds like the majority of these pampered children don't even understand what they're protesting. Love that sophomore who tweeted about her "TEACHER" forging ahead with a scheduled exam. Oh, the horror!! "We're protesting, and he's a racist for making us come to class..."
Another argument for entering the trades instead of the universities ...
University of Minnesota Rejects 9/11 Remembrance Because it Might Incite Racism
Here's another instance of political correctness on a college campus going a smidge too far, courtesy of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: A proposed resolution to recognize the 9/11 terrorist attacks on campus each year was rejected by the Minnesota Student Association as it may potentially violate a "safe space" on campus.
