addictionary
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What do you think? Anyone knows any insight to this?
School kid dragged by his bus. Claimed to be racist act.
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What do you think? Anyone knows any insight to this?
Just based on the video:
1) I can't believe it is acceptable that a bus driver is allowed to close the door when there is a kid standing in the well like that. The kids should either be sitting down, or getting off the bus. That alone makes it lawsuit-worthy.
2) The article refers to a claim of a history of discriminatory behavior. That should be considered, as well.
3) I can't believe the bus company wants the driver to talk to the press. Doubly stupid.
1) I can't believe it is acceptable that a bus driver is allowed to close the door when there is a kid standing in the well like that. The kids should either be sitting down, or getting off the bus. That alone makes it lawsuit-worthy.
2) The article refers to a claim of a history of discriminatory behavior. That should be considered, as well.
3) I can't believe the bus company wants the driver to talk to the press. Doubly stupid.
Doesn't common sense mean you name the thing after what it's purpose is? It is a hole used for maintenance purposes, right?
Keefe
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No, it doesn’t. Like, at all. Go through a list of similar words in the English language and see how many do not have literal derivations as you recommend. Thanks. Now please shut the **** up.
Archie Moses
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Standing ovation.
Ok, I laughed out loud
The Thriller
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I saw that. It was Berkeley that has adopted this. Thanks guys, way to tackle the biggest problems. Crisis averted!
The Thriller
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It’s not. That’s why the district settled. They would’ve been raked over the coals in court. At the very least it’s negligence (which employees are terminated for) and at the very worst it’s assault, child abuse, and a hate crime.
That history can be requested. After all, he (was) a public employee. I wonder if it has?
There’s no way in hell that Davis School District wanted that senile old man to make public comments. You’d never see a teacher or an administrator do that. But drivers are classified employees and maybe the emphasis of, “shutting the hell up and let the district do the talking” was missed? Or maybe because he was terminated (allowed to retire) he feels like he can speak publicly? Either way, it’s a bad look. Especially after he compared that student to, “his black dog.” Oof
Not an excuse but just additional information, Utah is severely lacking in public school employees. Like big time. That’s why you’re seeing many districts raising their CERTIFIED EMPLOYEE salaries (teachers). But something that flies under the radar is the shortage of CLASSIFIED employees. Custodians and bus drivers are in extremely short supply and in great demand. Five years ago the custodian at my old school worked 60+ hrs a week because the district didn’t have the money to hire any additional help.
So the people driving the buses, aren’t exactly social justice warriors with PhDs. Not to say that all bus drivers are terrible. Two years ago there was one in Alpine who received national recognition for her help with a girl whose mom has died of cancer. But sadly, with the CLASSIFIED shortage, You’re more often than not, dealing with people who literally couldn’t get a job anywhere else.
The Thriller
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I don’t disagree with you.
However, That would violate ageism laws.
And that would exacerbate the bus driver shortage in this state.
Remember now, Utah’s legislature passed a tax cut in 2007 that really hurt public education funding. They’re looking to do it again in 2020’s session.
Elections have consequences. Sadly, Utahns like the sound of tax cuts but the long term effects on public services are typically negative.
Btw I don’t know of a single older bus driver who’s doing it for fun. Usually they’re doing it because they need some extra cash to pay for medical costs.
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I don't think I have enough of the mans history to think he's being racist. Certainly dangerous enough for a very stern reprimand, up to termination.
As to good Wes' comments, I'd like you all to review this 2003 post from slashdot
There's a link to a snopes article explaining it. For those that don't know what master/slave refers to in this situation, here's a wiki link
We've been there for most of my adult life. It feels worse now because we're a helluva lot more connected than we were in previous decades.
As to good Wes' comments, I'd like you all to review this 2003 post from slashdot
There's a link to a snopes article explaining it. For those that don't know what master/slave refers to in this situation, here's a wiki link
We've been there for most of my adult life. It feels worse now because we're a helluva lot more connected than we were in previous decades.
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MVP
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I understand need for extra cash. It should not put public at risk though. There must be some jobs which do not demand good physical health status and driving skills.