where a bunch of privileged white kids got their panties in a twist because someone told them is was rude to dress in blackface for Halloween? Reading the things that actual adults in charge wrote before it all blew up in the press was what convinced me that good intentions are no longer enough. The first was some mealy-mouthed BS every so gently warning the sensitive flowers that if they did things that were incredibly rude and insensitive, people might actually be offended. And I am sorry, but if the parents haven't already stepped up and made that clear, then other responsible adults should, in no uncertain terms, be prepared to do it. And then another person, actually considered smart and competent enough to be employed at Yale, chimed in about how the white kids should have the freedom of expression to explore racist stereotypes. You know what? She is probably a nice person, and she meant well, I am sure. But that is not enough. She has a professional obligation to know better. Same with this news anchor. She should just know better. But I bet she is off nursing her wound, whinging about "racially divisive" and "PC" 
There should be an expectation for white people, at least those in charge of things like the media and education at elite institutions, to know better.
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