Ole Miss football players might've used a gay slur

[SNOT]

Anybody heard about the this crap? 20 OM football players were required to attend a play about some gay dude that was murdered 20 years ago that was put on by the drama dept as part of one of their classes-----there were 100 students total in the audience--------and all hell broke loose with the drama pussies and then the liberal-progressive-communist media because the audience was being loud - laughing - being obnoxious and someone supposedly said a "gay slur" - imagine that, a bunch of 18-19 year-olds laughing and being loud at a freaking play where dudes are acting like they're gay----so naturally all these liberal homos says it was the football players using the slurs-----story blows up yesterday, is on CNN, sports writers Clay Travis and Pat Forde wrote articles stating all 20 players should be suspended against Auburn and how terrible this is-blah-blah-blah--------turns out they don't know who said the word ----- so the Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) at OM - why the hell does something like this liberal-pussified type of group exist? - did their investigation and this is their recommendation for punishment-----this country is being ruled by progressives----the flower child hippies from the 60's are changing everything to fit what they want-------damn joke.

Upon being notified of a reported incident at a recent performance of The Laramie Project, the Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) swiftly met to discuss the night's events. Co-Chair Valeria Beasley Ross stated that BIRT was established by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs during the 2013 Spring Semester and seeks to support the university's efforts to establish and sustain the university's expectations around inclusivity and to provide an atmosphere that supports a healthy curricular and co-curricular experience.

The co-chairs of the BIRT, in addition to staff members from the University Athletic Department, met with the cast and crew before the following night's performance to discuss the October 1st performance. Co-Chair Merrill Magruder of the Bias Incident Response Team stated that the cast and crew stressed that they did not want to see punitive action, but rather make this an educational opportunity for those who were in attendance. The recommendations below were developed by the BIRT to follow the students desire to provide educational outcomes.

The University of Mississippi is committed to celebrating the differences of our student body, valuing each member of our community, and fostering an atmosphere of civility and respect. With these goals in mind, the BIRT intervened immediately and will continue to respond in a prompt and efficient manner to address the reported inappropriate behavior that took place on October 1. The task of identifying specific individuals who were purported to have disrupted the performance is difficult because of the dark theatre, and initial reports vary in regard to the frequency, volume and source of the comments or disruption. Although initial reports indicate that student-athletes led the action, it is important to note that this has not been verified and they were not the only students present. Reports indicate that comments were made by student athletes and students but no report has singled out a specific student or mentioned any names. The BIRT encourages those in attendance who have specific accounts to contact them at birt@olemiss.edu, or Joseph Lawhorne, assistant Title IX Coordinator, atjoseph@olemiss.edu. The BIRT will also follow university protocol by reporting any incidents of discrimination to the Title IX Office.

At this point and based upon the information that we have, BIRT recommends the following proactive steps:

Given the conflicting reports and the wishes of the actors and crew, BIRT wants to address and educate every student in attendance at Tuesday evening's performance; therefore all students in attendance of The Laramie Project on October 1 are required to attend an educational dialogue session led by University faculty and Allies. Cast members are invited to participate as well. The dialogue will seek to repair the harm that was done to the effected community.
The BIRT will support the continued efforts of The Department of Athletics to foster an environment of diversity and inclusion such as their partnership with the William Winter Institute in hosting racial reconciliation week, October 7-11 and their continued support of the LGBTQ Community.
The University Counseling Center, members of Allies, and the PRIDE Network will continue to provide counseling and support to students who may be in need of counseling after the public acknowledgement of the reported incident.
The University leadership encourages faculty, staff, students, and community members to fully support our LGBTQ community by attending and supporting PRIDE week activities.
The University Bias Incident Response Team is united in the belief that we are a university where the objectives are learning, growing, and becoming leaders. We achieve these goals only when we gather and work with facts and do not rush to judgment. Even when we make mistakes, we will address our mistakes and we will learn and grow. As a committee, the BIRT will approach this as an opportunity to educate our students and the greater community about the importance of respect, civility, and responsibility. Our committee will work to address individual behavior, group behavior, and bystander behavior. The Bias Incident Response Team plans to meet both today and Monday with faculty members in the Theater Department, staff members in the Department of Athletics and affected students. These meetings will better help us provide a support system for our students, faculty, and staff while allowing the BIRT to serve as an advocate for members of the LBGTQ community. These meetings will additionally allow us to make thoughtful long-term recommendations.

Support and resources are available to members of the University community. Email the BIRT (birt@olemiss.edu) for additional information.

Merrill Magruder, Co-Chair of Bias Incident Response Team & Coordinator of Division Operations for the Division of Student Affairs

Valeria Beasley Ross, Co-Chair of Bias Incident Response Team & Assistant Dean of Student for Multicultural Affairs & Volunteer Services

Camp Best, Staff Counselor

Derrick Dixon, Coordinator of Student Conduct

Judith Hopper, Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity and Regulatory Compliance

Jeff Kellum, Crime Prevention Coordinator

[davidees]

I've heard about this on the local news. Were the players forced to go to this stupid play? If so, I think it's a damn outrage that it was mandatory to attend and I say if you're forcing this liberal BS on them then you asked for it.

[mshunter77]

I agree if they were forced to go to a play that is against their beliefs it is ridiculous. How do they expect a bunch of college kids react to a play like that. If gays or some other group were forced to go to a play against their beliefs the ACLU and who knows who else would all be up in arms. Hopefully nothing happens to these players unless they can prove hey did something truly malicious.

[4dawgma]

Did any of you go to college? That's kinda what its about, expose you to new things. Take required classes about things outside your day-to-day. I don't think that means you should try to stick your d!K in some guys booty, but I don't think that's the way to handle it. In fact, I think it's classless in that setting to be that rude. If you feel the need to hate on someone, do it at camp or in the barn, not at a "GOSH DARNIT" gay play. Seems like they were out to get attention and offend. They did both.

[davidees]

I don't think you should be forced to condone someone else's perversions. I also believe you should not remain silent when you don't believe in said perversions. That's my opinion, I don't ask any of you to like it.

[4dawgma]

Well, you're a badAxe. You just go beat up those queers...

[4dawgma]

...nm

[eSJay]

Did any of you go to college? If you feel the need to hate on someone, do it at camp or in the barn, not at a "GOSH DARNIT" gay play. .

Serious question here.
Why is GD not the first word in the "word filter" thingamajang?

[4dawgma]

So this is a Jesus thing now? Have you thought about joining the Westboro Church? They could turn you into a crusader....

[dukhntn]

In fact, I think it's classless in that setting to be that rude.

Not okay to make fun of sexual preference, okay to make fun of religious preference. Got it.

[peewee]

In fact, I think it's classless in that setting to be that rude.

Not okay to make fun of sexual preference, okay to make fun of religious preference. Got it.

Kinda seems like double speak doesn't it.

[4dawgma]

I don't like cheeseburgers either. Never had a queer try to "@#$%#" me over though. You think that guy cutting your hair is gay? Hell yeah. Does your hair look? Hell yeah. You think that guy that just sold you a swanky new suit gay? Hell yeah. Do you look good? Hell yeah! Do you think that guy in the jewelry shop that just sold you a sweet as watch kinda queer? Hell yeah! Is it a bad az watch? Hell to the "@#$%#" yeah! Are you about go to a wedding and bang some hot az bridesmaid in the back room of the church? I sure as hell hope so...cause I look good!

Do you watch any girl on girl porn? If you don't like that, something's wrong with you.

Now cheeseburgers, that's a different story. Give'em 5 minutes and they'll be working on a way to "@#$%#" you.

But I digress, I'm sorry if I've offended anybody. You can hate anybody you want and it's just fine with me. Have a nice night.

[peewee]

Cut my own hair, don't wear suits, my best friend whom is married is a jewler, and I don't watch porn. I'm pretty much covered.

[4dawgma]

Cut my own hair, don't wear suits, my best friend whom is married is a jewler, and I don't watch porn. I'm pretty much covered.

Ok, I yield to the congressman from Warren County. Tell us more about how queers are ruining your life.

PS: you should let someone else cut your hair, queer or not.

[peewee]

Cut my own hair, don't wear suits, my best friend whom is married is a jewler, and I don't watch porn. I'm pretty much covered.

Ok, I yield to the congressman from Warren County. Tell us more about how queers are ruining your life.

PS: you should let someone else cut your hair, queer or not.

Wife trims it for me and it gives me the giggles. I don't let anyone ruin my life. The deal I have with homosexuals is the are trying to force their lifestyle on the rest of us. It's estimated that there are less than 3 percent homosexuals in the US but the lifestyle is distributed on nearly all television programs. The list goes on and on.

Personally it doesn't matter to me whether its homosexuality, adultery, thievery etc. I'll call it a sin. To me it is what it is. The real question is why we're they even at the play. I did not attend crap like that when I was in school.