jross

Empathy starts with those closest to me...self, family, friends, neighbors... then spreads outward to city, state, nation, and world. That’s not primitive; it’s human nature. ...I've traveled to developing parts of India many times.

Educate all kids to give them the chance to create value later in life through merit. Then, let people prove their worth through merit. You either have it or you don’t. I don’t care about your appearance or behavior. Just don’t make me act like you, and pull your own weight. Why are you acting racist ("all white")? Probably because you took some identity-focused class that taught you to lump people together by traits they can’t control...

I provided hypothetical topics and learned that you do not absolutely believe your own words. DEI in practice splits people apart via groups, racism, division, and quotas. That’s not DEI's stated goal, but it’s what it does.

No need to revisit the debate on DEI’s definition versus its execution in this thread. Congrats on the benefits you have seen.

What is true for you son about mandatory classes fits with 33% of colleges.

A broad education doesn’t need forced DEI to include diverse perspectives. There are topics that many people feel are inappropriate to even hypothetically discuss because it risks normalization. When is Genocide a legitimate option Exploring Child Sexual Exploitation as Morally Acceptable Why Violent Extremism can be a Social Good Should Ritualistic Human Sacrifice be allowed in some Cultures Forcing DEI is ideological overreach, an opinion shared by millions... and why its being pulled back.

The school is respected, somewhat local, and she will have the opportunity to compete in weight lifting and wrestling. I also think your tendency to wrongfully frame narratives shows poor critical thinking.

Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested by the FBI in April 2025 and charged with obstruction of justice and concealing an individual to prevent arrest. Nazis took action against judges without a legal process. Big difference there.

You like absolutes ;). I have disdain for progressives over pronouns and violent activism. The third highest word in the student poll to describe my daughter's college is 'progressive.' She cannot graduate without taking multiple DI classes! It isn't just her to-be college. Right-leaning news reports that 67% of colleges and universities (165:248) across America have Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion course requirements in order to graduate. This university makes it a clear requirement... https://undergrad.ucsd.edu/academics/dei/index.html

For my daughter's college, the first required class for all students is the Identity and Society class. I cannot find the syllabus for her course but at other colleges it says the many kinds of identity currently in circulation (racial, ethnic, gender, and sexual identities; illnesses identities; political identities; etc.) All students are also required to take at least 6 additional credits hours for Diversity & Inclusion courses, one each scoped to: US – A course that deals with race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age and/or ability within the United States or for U.S. citizens. Global – A course will emphasize power, privilege and marginalization or a critical analysis of how non US cultures define and express themselves or a course that will deal with general philosophies of power, privilege and marginalization encountered in race, ethnicity, gender, orientation, religion, age and/or ability. There are additional exploratory and capstone project course requirements largely based on DI selections. She is able to narrowly avoid the race/gender/sex studies to meet those requirements.

Who was arrested that did not break a law?

Throwing rocks at cars off an overpass is a serious crime. 7 years in prison for attempting bodily harm and attempted murder charges possible. Still a big deal if the car is vacant. Go in hard and lock em up. WTF are these people and WTF is it not immediately handled.

It isn’t US and Global Studies, rather it is a Diversity and Inclusion req for each of a US and Global scope.

My daughter will almost certainly need to take at least one course addressing sex, gender, or race to meet the Diversity and Inclusion requirements for US and Global categories. The core is great with respect to being responsible, written comms, and math. It also requires an Identity and Society class, which likely will cover gender identity. Level 2 requires multiple courses across culture/traditions/power/justice/sacred/secular. Most of the courses she can choose from cover women, gender, and race with respect to Power, Education, etc. The capstone is more of the same. She does has choice but the choices are mostly DEI. Where are the classes like "Should you start a business or work for someone else?" "How to raise a family well?" "How to be a good citizen?"

I believe requiring feminism in a critical thinking curriculum is inappropriate because it often advocates specific social views over neutral analytical skills. In my critical thinking class, we debated open topics like elderly driving or banning SUVs, allowing diverse perspectives without mandating specialized subjects. With tuition averaging higher $$$$, it’s reasonable for students to expect a say in their curriculum.

You went too big on absolutes and seem to miss that Conservatives care less about what your believe and do, so long at your actions do not effect them. You got 1, 5, and 9 mostly correct. Perhaps partial credit on the rest... but largely wrong through gross oversimplifications. A better course topic: "Analyzing Accuracy in Understanding Ideological Beliefs: Evaluating Correct and Incorrect Representations of Conservatism and Other Ideologies."

What percentage of people have you encountered who aren’t overly sensitive to disagreements? Hardly any exist overall, and they’re practically unicorns among those under 22. Pointing fingers just at conservatives shows your own biased “education.”

I support critical thinking on high-priority issues, but feminism and LGBTQ+ studies don’t qualify. Topics like free speech, AI ethics, and voting rights are broader, less niche, and avoid promoting edge cases.

Is it reasonable to mandate that a college student, like a freshman, study feminism and LGBTQ+ issues to graduate? [NO!] Alternatively, she could opt for a course exploring distinctions between liberal, radical, Marxist, multicultural, and post-modern feminism. This situation echoes Max Dean’s concerns about forced indoctrination and the prioritization of ideology over academic rigor. We’ll see how her experience with the class unfolds. Her dual majors are computer science and cyber security.

That's an opinion not grounded in facts. The claim that diverse friendships alone make students lean left ignores how liberal professors, campus rules, and woke cultural trends push progressive ideas. Helping my daughter plan her college courses, I rolled my eyes to see she’s forced to study ‘cultural analysis in women’s gender and sexuality studies.' It’s not just frat boys staying conservative... plenty of us, especially guys drawn to traditional values like strength and independence, hold firm despite campus pressures. The older I get and the more diversity I experience, I’m more empathetic but also more conservative, even finding Christianity’s moral clarity appealing as an agnostic.

I understand the ‘dual state’ concept, but the Nazi comparison is overblown. Trump’s pushback on judges counters their bias, like shielding illegal immigrants, not building a lawless Nazi-style system. I support his tough talk and want more staff to expedite legal deportations. The U.S.’s checks are holding... I’d like future presidents with Trump’s business acumen to actually cut wasteful spending while keeping borders tight.

True The statement is not true. Education and diversity do not automatically produce leftist views, ignoring factors like faculty self-selection, cultural trends, and institutional policies. It also mischaracterizes critics of left-leaning colleges as anti-knowledge or anti-diversity.

Similar thoughts here. The Nazi parallel inflates the severity and coordination of Trump’s actions beyond what evidence supports.

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