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[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

Just because it could be doesn't mean it was. Neither you nor I have any idea if it really was or wasn't short of making assumptions not based in fact. If you're comfortable assuming conflicts between individuals of different races is based in racism, I feel very sorry for the life you live. I prefer to assume individuals of all races are innocent, honest, and meaning no ill will unless there is clear proof to the contrary.

And just because the AD or administrator says it was not the intention, does not mean there was not an intention. And based on other things said, I believe that was the motive.

I am also not assuming things, I know history and actions. Yes all of a sudden a "Safari theme?" OoooooooKaayyyyyyyy!!!!

Racism did not just all of a sudden go away because the President is not white. There are a lot of subtle things being said and done well outside of sports and you are not going to tell me that this was not the background.

I have been in enough situations where little subtle things are said or implied or suggested by the people that if you accuse them of something, they somehow "Well that is not what I meant" BS. And if you noticed it was more than the Gorilla suit, it was other comments stated by the players that were said to them. I do not expect anyone honestly who is not African-American to see the way many do that are African-American. BUt this is old hat for some of us and not a surprise that something like this happen. A lot of code wording used to make a point without thinking you will be found out. They were exposed and it would be better for the administrator to make sure it does not happen instead of making excuses.

Peace