I would think that BYU would and should sue the Duke player, her family, and Duke U itself for slander. Obviously, Duke’s team players knew that the story was false. They were in attendance after all.
I would think that BYU would and should sue the Duke player, her family, and Duke U itself for slander. Obviously, Duke’s team players knew that the story was false. They were in attendance after all.
I don't think a lawsuit would do much good. The fact that 5,000 other people in the stadium did not hear the insult does not "prove" the player did not hear it. Proof in court is different from a logical conclusion.
I thought that it was odd that no Duke players confirmed or denied the accusations. Surely they would have heard what Robinson heard if the story was true.
This is why this sort of thing cannot be fought against and the left knows it. You will be labeled a racist for the rest of your life, even if you are right. This sort of thing is never going away.
Maybe they’re afraid if they tell the truth that nothing happened she’ll come after them with accusations. Anyone who’d make up this incident or who actually believes this happened is someone to avoid.
They won’t, though. Because BYU (and Mormons generally) are not vindictive or litigious. That’s what makes this story extra horrible. This girl and her spotlight-seeking family and spineless university couldn’t have picked a kinder, more forgiving group to slander. Just look at the Book fo Mormon musical—imagine any other church/religion tolerating that. Mormons are everyone’s punching bag.
You’re right on this. I went to BYU and am a Mormon/member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and the church or BYU definitely won’t take action, which I think is good. This thing will play out and we’ll just turn the other cheek. Thanks for the positive comment.
My best friend growing up along with a number of other friends were Mormon and this is spot on. We disagreed on matters of faith but some really kind, decent folks from all I ever observed.
I would think that BYU would and should sue the Duke player, her family, and Duke U itself for slander. Obviously, Duke’s team players knew that the story was false. They were in attendance after all.
I don't think a lawsuit would do much good. The fact that 5,000 other people in the stadium did not hear the insult does not "prove" the player did not hear it. Proof in court is different from a logical conclusion.
I thought that it was odd that no Duke players confirmed or denied the accusations. Surely they would have heard what Robinson heard if the story was true.
This is why this sort of thing cannot be fought against and the left knows it. You will be labeled a racist for the rest of your life, even if you are right. This sort of thing is never going away.
At this point, I don’t care. They have abused the word beyond any meaning.
Maybe they’re afraid if they tell the truth that nothing happened she’ll come after them with accusations. Anyone who’d make up this incident or who actually believes this happened is someone to avoid.
They won’t, though. Because BYU (and Mormons generally) are not vindictive or litigious. That’s what makes this story extra horrible. This girl and her spotlight-seeking family and spineless university couldn’t have picked a kinder, more forgiving group to slander. Just look at the Book fo Mormon musical—imagine any other church/religion tolerating that. Mormons are everyone’s punching bag.
You’re right on this. I went to BYU and am a Mormon/member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and the church or BYU definitely won’t take action, which I think is good. This thing will play out and we’ll just turn the other cheek. Thanks for the positive comment.
My best friend growing up along with a number of other friends were Mormon and this is spot on. We disagreed on matters of faith but some really kind, decent folks from all I ever observed.
Beautiful comment
Thank you for this-
I have found Mormons in general to be very kind and unassuming and have lovely manners. That's why I found the story hard to believe from the first.