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Originally Posted by pek1
That's how I understood it. I'm betting there's going to be a lot of "tanned" asses this week because of this. If my kid was involved in this, rest assured, he will not want to sit on a chair or sofa at all this week and quite possibly, two weeks.
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Ok, Pete, you're the father in the above scenario; however, try keep in mind that these deaf kids attending H.S. on the property of Gallaudet University, physically separated by maybe 1,000 feet range in ages from 15 to 19. Now the average deaf person in this age range are typically a couple to 4 years behind hearing kids, something widely known and accepted; and therefore, they lack the maturity and personal responsibility to fully realize the gravity of their behavior after an incident of horse-playing got out of hand.
Now, we all know that the behavior the other night was truly horrific but given what I've just said about them, I don't believe that it will rise to the level of a hate crime. The inclusion of a black student attacker in the group may or may not determine this because even blacks and whites can behave this way toward those of like-color. However, consequences will surely befall these kids, pending discovery items coming out of the investigation by the D.C. police. If you get a chance, read what Bob Davila the President of Gallaudet University has to say about this.
Off topic for just a second; I am against hate crime legislation but that is for another place and time and has no bearing on what I've just opined above.