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White Student at HBCU Law School Antagonizes Her Black Classmates With Racist Comments

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What in the world would possess a white woman who doesn’t really care for or about black people to enroll in a law school program at a historically black college in North Carolina? What would possess that same woman to go on Facebook and make racist comments using the n-word that her classmates would be able to see? And why on earth would that woman post on Facebook that she wishes she could take credit for the package bombs that were mailed to various opponents of Donald Trump last month?
These questions and more should be asked of Morgan Kendall—the white woman in question. Kendall is a 3rd-year law student at North Carolina Central University, one of our nation’s HBCUs. ...
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the school suspended kendall for the remainder of the week, allowing her to return tomorrow (11/05/18)
from the comments available at the above cite, many of her student cohort believe the imposed suspension was insufficient punishment
others believe that kendall's behavior should eliminate her chances for becoming a member of the BAR upon successful completion of her boards
... In a Facebook comment responding to another person lamenting about racism and black people being called the n-word, being jumped for being black and being unable to carry a gun because they are black, Kendall wrote “But that nigger can still vote, drive and go to school, right? Not racism.”
When others voiced their concern that she had used the n-word and called her out for it, she responded “Why can one person type nigger and another not? Are you racist?”
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is kendall lawfully exercising her first amendment rights or is she inciting hostile behavior by what some could view as 'hate speech' with her use of the N-word
is she correct when asking those minority facebook posters if they are racist in view of the acceptance of the use of the N-word by the black population but not by white persons
is kendall co-opting black culture's use of the N-word inappropriately
... In another post that linked to a news story about the package bombs sent to the Clintons, the Obamas, CNN and others, Kendall posted a comment saying ...
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"wish i could take credit"
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in giving kendall the biggest benefit of a doubt, i will note that she did not specify what she would take credit for, however, the allusion is to the mailing of explosive devices to very visible and active democrats
i must question the maturity of a third year law student for allowing herself to appear to embrace such an abhorrent activity. should that be disqualifying for a prospective law school graduate who is expected to seek to qualify for the BAR

was wondering what other forum members' thoughts are about this recent scenario
 
justabubba said:
https://www.theroot.com/white-student-at-hbcu-law-school-antagonizes-her-black-1830194436


the school suspended kendall for the remainder of the week, allowing her to return tomorrow (11/05/18)
from the comments available at the above cite, many of her student cohort believe the imposed suspension was insufficient punishment
others believe that kendall's behavior should eliminate her chances for becoming a member of the BAR upon successful completion of her boards

is kendall lawfully exercising her first amendment rights or is she inciting hostile behavior by what some could view as 'hate speech' with her use of the N-word
is she correct when asking those minority facebook posters if they are racist in view of the acceptance of the use of the N-word by the black population but not by white persons
is kendall co-opting black culture's use of the N-word inappropriately
"wish i could take credit"
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in giving kendall the biggest benefit of a doubt, i will note that she did not specify what she would take credit for, however, the allusion is to the mailing of explosive devices to very visible and active democrats
i must question the maturity of a third year law student for allowing herself to appear to embrace such an abhorrent activity. should that be disqualifying for a prospective law school graduate who is expected to seek to qualify for the BAR

was wondering what other forum members' thoughts are about this recent scenario
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She's a troll. She's doing what trolls do. Attention hounds are all the same. Unfortunately, her mother was unable to curb her antisocial tenancies and this is the result. Hopefully, she'll get expelled.
 
Looks like Tomi Lahren and Kaitlin Bennett have some competition.
 
justabubba said:
https://www.theroot.com/white-student-at-hbcu-law-school-antagonizes-her-black-1830194436


the school suspended kendall for the remainder of the week, allowing her to return tomorrow (11/05/18)
from the comments available at the above cite, many of her student cohort believe the imposed suspension was insufficient punishment
others believe that kendall's behavior should eliminate her chances for becoming a member of the BAR upon successful completion of her boards

is kendall lawfully exercising her first amendment rights or is she inciting hostile behavior by what some could view as 'hate speech' with her use of the N-word
is she correct when asking those minority facebook posters if they are racist in view of the acceptance of the use of the N-word by the black population but not by white persons
is kendall co-opting black culture's use of the N-word inappropriately
"wish i could take credit"
View attachment 67243656

in giving kendall the biggest benefit of a doubt, i will note that she did not specify what she would take credit for, however, the allusion is to the mailing of explosive devices to very visible and active democrats
i must question the maturity of a third year law student for allowing herself to appear to embrace such an abhorrent activity. should that be disqualifying for a prospective law school graduate who is expected to seek to qualify for the BAR

was wondering what other forum members' thoughts are about this recent scenario
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I'm not a big fan of penalties for "hate speech" in cases like this. Saying the n-word isn't illegal, just stupid in a conversation with apparently other blacks. What's also stupid is either not understanding or pretending cluelessness that there's a big, fundamental difference between talking about the problems of someone being called "nigger" in a racist manner, that is typing out the word "nigger" to describe what someone was called, versus....calling someone a "nigger." The former is not racist, it's talking about racism. The latter is, or can be, racist! She did the latter!

I don't know about the part where she says she wishes she could claim credit for the bombs being mailed to prominent Democrats. It shows terrible judgment, lack of character, carelessness, stupidity, given she's in law school and is either now or will be looking for a job soon, but likely not criminal.

I wouldn't bet on this person having a long LEGAL career.
 
bearpoker said:
She's a troll. She's doing what trolls do. Attention hounds are all the same. Unfortunately, her mother was unable to curb her antisocial tenancies and this is the result. Hopefully, she'll get expelled.
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I don't hope she's expelled. It just feeds the "intolerant left" narrative, and they'd be correct unless the expulsion was over the comment about the bombs. Using the n-word should be condemned, but it's not enough to get expelled IMO.

Besides if these examples are ANY indication of her overall judgment and intelligence, her legal career is already dead. It's tough to work as a lawyer in this environment, and she appears to be a bona fide idiot.
 
justabubba said:
https://www.theroot.com/white-student-at-hbcu-law-school-antagonizes-her-black-1830194436


the school suspended kendall for the remainder of the week, allowing her to return tomorrow (11/05/18)
from the comments available at the above cite, many of her student cohort believe the imposed suspension was insufficient punishment
others believe that kendall's behavior should eliminate her chances for becoming a member of the BAR upon successful completion of her boards

is kendall lawfully exercising her first amendment rights or is she inciting hostile behavior by what some could view as 'hate speech' with her use of the N-word
is she correct when asking those minority facebook posters if they are racist in view of the acceptance of the use of the N-word by the black population but not by white persons
is kendall co-opting black culture's use of the N-word inappropriately
"wish i could take credit"
View attachment 67243656

in giving kendall the biggest benefit of a doubt, i will note that she did not specify what she would take credit for, however, the allusion is to the mailing of explosive devices to very visible and active democrats
i must question the maturity of a third year law student for allowing herself to appear to embrace such an abhorrent activity. should that be disqualifying for a prospective law school graduate who is expected to seek to qualify for the BAR

was wondering what other forum members' thoughts are about this recent scenario
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National media outlets printing stories about what one random unknown person said to another seems an awful lot like playing tattletale. 4 years at journalism school and they're using it to narc on random nobodies.
 
Using the N-word? Her free speech right.

But this: "And why on earth would that woman post on Facebook that she wishes she could take credit for the package bombs that were mailed to various opponents of Donald Trump last month?" IF that is accurate, that's a problem.
 
Wouldn't surprise me if trump nominates this racist woman for the supreme court
 
Don't forget Anne Coulter, Candace Owens and Jeannie Pirro.
 
White Student at HBCU Law School Antagonizes Her Black Classmates With Racist Comments
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What is the relevance of the woman's having been an HBCU student? Sure, it amplifies the nature of her indecorousness/imprudence, but that detail is otherwise ingermane, for such notions are, by modern US mores, execrable in their own right.

From the article:

"Law school Dean Elaine O’Neal and campus police Chief Fred Hammett met with a group of students behind closed doors on Thursday. They were told that Kendall would not be allowed to return to campus this week, but she would be allowed to return to her classes on Monday [11/05/18]."​

That, IMO, was generous of them. I'd have sought to have the woman expelled, not for speaking her mind, but for having hate in her heart and implying she has the will to act on that hate....hate that's of a sort that antithetical to and inconsistent with the university's student conduct guidelines.
  • "Standards of behavior at North Carolina Central University [NCCU] are intended to enhance and protect the [NCCU's] general educational process, including research and public service activities, as well as promote personal academic advancement and maturation. Realization of such goals can only be achieved in a civil atmosphere of mutual respect among individuals, of appreciation and respect of the rights of other individuals, and of recognition of the rights of individuals and groups to express dissent.

    "Prohibited Conduct Behavior that is subject to disciplinary action under the Code includes: (1) violations of federal, state or local Law, (2) policies of the State of North Carolina, the University of North Carolina, or North Carolina Central University, (3) conduct which presents a clear and present danger to members of the [NCCU] community, and (4) any other behavior that significantly and unreasonably has an adverse effect on the University or its educational mission."
    • 8.1.5 Bullying/Cyberbullying. Any pattern of gestures or written, electronic or verbal communications, behaviors, or any physical act or any threatening communication that is threatening or intimidating which (1) places a person in actual and reasonable fear of harm to his/her person or damage to his/her property, or (ii) creates a hostile environment by substantially interfering with or impairing a student's educational performance, opportunities or benefits, or a University student employee's ability to perform the essential functions of his/her job. Examples include, but are not limited to, spreading rumors, teasing, taunting, and intentionally embarrassing another individual.
  • I respect the woman's right to share what's in her mind/heart; however, that doesn't mean there will be no consequences for doing so. At some point, one has to take preemptive action to disabuse the NCCU community of reasonably foreseeable risks, and a student's attestation that s/he wishes s/he could take credit for an act of terrorism is sufficient, IMO, to assert that that person poses a reasonable risk to safety and well being of the NCCU community, campus, collegians, etc.
  • Kendall's attestation that she "[wishes she] could take credit" for the attempted bombings of two past POTUSes, a news outlet, and several others expresses an intent that shows she has the will to physically harm others. While she cannot, in fact, take credit for Sayoc's deeds, there's literally nothing stopping her from conceiving and perpetrating her own terror attack. Of course, her attestation doesn't rise to the level of criminality, so she can't be incarcerated for making it, but she can be removed from NCCU for it.
It's one thing to approve of Sayoc's terrorism. It's wholly another to, by attesting to wishing one could take credit for it, demonstrate one has the will to commit such acts. Legally, such an attestation constitutes mens rea...Committing the actus reus is all that remains undone.

Speaking for myself, I don't know a single person who has the will to commit a terrorist act or who wishes they could take credit for one that another committed. I mean, really...What kind of person wishes they could take credit for a nefarious act?
 
JasperL said:
I'm not a big fan of penalties for "hate speech" in cases like this. Saying the n-word isn't illegal, just stupid in a conversation with apparently other blacks. What's also stupid is either not understanding or pretending cluelessness that there's a big, fundamental difference between talking about the problems of someone being called "nigger" in a racist manner, that is typing out the word "nigger" to describe what someone was called, versus....calling someone a "nigger." The former is not racist, it's talking about racism. The latter is, or can be, racist! She did the latter!

I don't know about the part where she says she wishes she could claim credit for the bombs being mailed to prominent Democrats. It shows terrible judgment, lack of character, carelessness, stupidity, given she's in law school and is either now or will be looking for a job soon, but likely not criminal.

I wouldn't bet on this person having a long LEGAL career.
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Red:
That, not the "hate speech" for it's protected under the 1st Amendment, is the primary concern. The concern being not that the woman is imprudent, but rather that she has implied she has the will to catalyze, commit, aide and/or abet acts of terror. I can't say which of the four actions she's got the will to engage in, but insofar as the object is a terrorist act, it really doesn't matter for civil people are unwilling to and any will to inspire, undertake, aide and/or abet any unlawfully violent act, let alone an act of terrorism.
 
truthatallcost said:
National media outlets printing stories about what one random unknown person said to another seems an awful lot like playing tattletale. 4 years at journalism school and they're using it to narc on random nobodies.
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Um...Perhaps someone elides my recollection, but AFAIK, every modern era individual who's committed an infamously unlawful terrorist act was a "random nobody" until it became known they were a terrorist.
 
justabubba said:
https://www.theroot.com/white-student-at-hbcu-law-school-antagonizes-her-black-1830194436


the school suspended kendall for the remainder of the week, allowing her to return tomorrow (11/05/18)
from the comments available at the above cite, many of her student cohort believe the imposed suspension was insufficient punishment
others believe that kendall's behavior should eliminate her chances for becoming a member of the BAR upon successful completion of her boards

is kendall lawfully exercising her first amendment rights or is she inciting hostile behavior by what some could view as 'hate speech' with her use of the N-word
is she correct when asking those minority facebook posters if they are racist in view of the acceptance of the use of the N-word by the black population but not by white persons
is kendall co-opting black culture's use of the N-word inappropriately
"wish i could take credit"
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in giving kendall the biggest benefit of a doubt, i will note that she did not specify what she would take credit for, however, the allusion is to the mailing of explosive devices to very visible and active democrats
i must question the maturity of a third year law student for allowing herself to appear to embrace such an abhorrent activity. should that be disqualifying for a prospective law school graduate who is expected to seek to qualify for the BAR

was wondering what other forum members' thoughts are about this recent scenario
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She should be kicked out immediately. And I agree with the other students. This behavior is so over the top and obvious, that I'm thinking there is some other ulterior motive.
 
JasperL said:
I don't hope she's expelled. It just feeds the "intolerant left" narrative, and they'd be correct unless the expulsion was over the comment about the bombs. Using the n-word should be condemned, but it's not enough to get expelled IMO.

Besides if these examples are ANY indication of her overall judgment and intelligence, her legal career is already dead. It's tough to work as a lawyer in this environment, and she appears to be a bona fide idiot.
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There is nothing intolerant about about that obvious display of racism. As said many times, free speech is not free from consequences. And that is not an example of what the intolerable left narrative , imo.
 
I think that the other students at that college should be congratulated on their self-control.

If Ms. Kendall had said that at an urban high school, she would have received instant karma.

So a shoutout to those college students for being so mature as to let the administration handle this matter in a peaceful manner.

Oh, yes, I feel that this young lady has brain health issues.
 
holbritter said:
There is nothing intolerant about about that obvious display of racism. As said many times, free speech is not free from consequences. And that is not an example of what the intolerable left narrative , imo.
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I don't have a problem with "consequences" just not having a maybe $60k or much more education thrown away and her ability to earn a living as a lawyer ended because she typed a word. Someone not hiring or firing her? Fine. Shunned at school? Fine.

That's not addressing the bomb comment.
 
Xelor said:
Um...Perhaps someone elides my recollection, but AFAIK, every modern era individual who's committed an infamously unlawful terrorist act was a "random nobody" until it became known they were a terrorist.
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Is Osama bin Laden not considered modern? Many radicals were known to law enforcement before succeeding in committing their act of terrorism. This is especially true in parts of Europe, like France, where the nightclub terrorists were known to French counterterrorism, and some were even previously convicted of committing other crimes of terrorism.
 
truthatallcost said:
National media outlets printing stories about what one random unknown person said to another seems an awful lot like playing tattletale. 4 years at journalism school and they're using it to narc on random nobodies.
Xelor said:
Um...Perhaps someone elides my recollection, but AFAIK, every modern era individual who's committed an infamously unlawful terrorist act was a "random nobody" until it became known they were a terrorist.
truthatallcost said:
Is Osama bin Laden not considered modern? Many radicals were known to law enforcement before succeeding in committing their act of terrorism. This is especially true in parts of Europe, like France, where the nightclub terrorists were known to French counterterrorism, and some were even previously convicted of committing other crimes of terrorism.
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Red:
  1. Printing stories about so-called-by-you "random unknown person's" remarks is among the ways LEOs as well as others learn that such persons cleave to notions that make them a potential threat and thus worth monitoring on some level greater than the millions of folks who simply aren't monitored at all.
  2. One need not succeed in committing an act of terrorism to be a terrorist. That statement may seem odd, but it's not. To wit, are members of Al Shabaab not terrorists simply because they haven't yet committed a specific act of Terrorism? Did Osama bin Laden himself commit an act of terrorism or did he merely move others to do so?

    Of course Al Qaeda, Al Shabaab, ISIS, and others are groups and it is thus easier to deem their members as terrorists or potential terrorists. But what about so-called lone wolf terrorists? Identifying them is considerably more difficult because, among other things, we, observers of the harbingers of their nefariousness, tend to discount the seriousness of their threats just as happened with Sayoc.
    -- What Makes a Terrorist?
    -- Understanding Lone Wolves: Towards a Theoretical Framework for Comparative Analysis
    -- Toward a Profile of Lone Wolf Terrorists: What Moves an Individual From Radical Opinion to Radical Action
    -- The Age of Lone Wolf Terrorism
  3. I don't really care whether, with regard to any given individual who manifests signs of being inclined to commit terrorist acts, the alarm is sounded by the press or by "some random observer," so long as the alarm is sounded and duly responded to as best can be given our jurisprudence. Sure, we can't arrest terrorists or any other malcontent until they have committed an actus reus, but we damn sure can be proactively, rather than reactively vigilant in observing them when they show signs of being the kind of person who dangerous to others.
It's high time we take preemptive steps to reduce society's risk of experiencing to terrorism, must as we take steps to reduce our risk of, say, heart disease or cancer...When the writing is on the all, so to speak, one is well advised to heed it.
 
JasperL said:
I don't have a problem with "consequences" just not having a maybe $60k or much more education thrown away and her ability to earn a living as a lawyer ended because she typed a word. Someone not hiring or firing her? Fine. Shunned at school? Fine.

That's not addressing the bomb comment.
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I re-read it and thought about it more, and I agree with you. Mainly because I decided that what someone writes on Facebook shouldn't have anything to do with their school, unless it is a school affiliated page. Nothing wrong with the bomb comment legally, but definitely not a smart thing to write. Hope she reconsiders her career choice.
 
holbritter said:
I re-read it and thought about it more, and I agree with you. Mainly because I decided that what someone writes on Facebook shouldn't have anything to do with their school, unless it is a school affiliated page. Nothing wrong with the bomb comment legally, but definitely not a smart thing to write. Hope she reconsiders her career choice.
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The good news is I suspect someone this dumb won't need to do anything about her career choice, because the (lack of) judgment demonstrated in these incidents will do the hard work for her. I don't know anything about this school, but in general outside the very top tier it's damn hard to get a job in the legal profession from law school. Many have less than half get jobs in their field. I can't see her in the top half....
 
justabubba said:
https://www.theroot.com/white-student-at-hbcu-law-school-antagonizes-her-black-1830194436


the school suspended kendall for the remainder of the week, allowing her to return tomorrow (11/05/18)
from the comments available at the above cite, many of her student cohort believe the imposed suspension was insufficient punishment
others believe that kendall's behavior should eliminate her chances for becoming a member of the BAR upon successful completion of her boards

is kendall lawfully exercising her first amendment rights or is she inciting hostile behavior by what some could view as 'hate speech' with her use of the N-word
is she correct when asking those minority facebook posters if they are racist in view of the acceptance of the use of the N-word by the black population but not by white persons
is kendall co-opting black culture's use of the N-word inappropriately
"wish i could take credit"
View attachment 67243656

in giving kendall the biggest benefit of a doubt, i will note that she did not specify what she would take credit for, however, the allusion is to the mailing of explosive devices to very visible and active democrats
i must question the maturity of a third year law student for allowing herself to appear to embrace such an abhorrent activity. should that be disqualifying for a prospective law school graduate who is expected to seek to qualify for the BAR

was wondering what other forum members' thoughts are about this recent scenario
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Guess what?

There are racists out there who say and do stupid things... get over it.
 
TheParser said:
I think that the other students at that college should be congratulated on their self-control.

If Ms. Kendall had said that at an urban high school, she would have received instant karma.

So a shoutout to those college students for being so mature as to let the administration handle this matter in a peaceful manner.

Oh, yes, I feel that this young lady has brain health issues.
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You are thanking black people for not getting violent against a person using words? Tell us how you really feel about black people... they are not animals despite what you might think.
 
Bodhisattva said:
Guess what?

There are racists out there who say and do stupid things... get over it.
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are you presenting that you believe her actions should result in no official repercussions?
 
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