The chant was loud and clear. The roar spread across the land to the excitement of young students ~ and the outrage of the public. Communication with the country and very possibly the world at large in this instance was not taken into consideration - surprising in this age of texting, instant messaging, camera’s on every phone, and Twitter. CBC radio is my information site and reporting there has been swift and certain.
Despite poor judgment in regards to avoiding the many forms of social media and technology, responsible leaders did not communicate to said students that they were actively participating in a blatant announcement of forthcoming bullying of the young and vulnerable. Bullying that would very likely have devastating and very dreadful results.
This chant apparently has a very long history, twenty years I am told, however long history does not provide an automatic approval status for behaviour so very dreadful.
Bullying starts with distorted attitudes, is fueled by such chants and ends up in life long consequences for those that have been bullied. Many of the bullies, or perpetrators, are also scarred when they realize just what they have done. Our educational institutions are places where attitudes are changed, new learning happens and lives are built. This recent chant from two schools of higher learning is very diametrically opposed to any institution of higher learning.
Another thought - were there some students pulled into the fray not clearly aware of the meaning behind the words of the chant? And if so, what kind of a response are they having?
“Knowing what’s right doesn’t mean much unless you do what’s right.”
~ Theodore Roosevelt
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