Pelican Parts Forums
Page 4 of 4 « First « Prev 2 3 4
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

Pelican Parts Forums (http://forums.pelicanparts.com/)
-   Off Topic Discussions (http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/)
-   -   Snitches get stitches ? (http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/1171327-snitches-get-stitches.html)

KFC911 12-12-2024 09:28 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by fastfredracing (Post 12372956)
The rumor mill at school says random drug tests for a lot of students, anyone suspect , upon return from x mas break .
I pick him up tomorrow night .
I told him , he has the rest of his life to blaze if he so chooses . Don't fk this opportunity up . They help them get drivers licenses, and job placement in government positions upon graduation .
This is a good thing for him
You're freakin' awesome Fred :)

ECU wasn't like that AT ALL back in the late 70s as I disrecall ....

My parents were stricter than any Academy ... and some things are non-negotiable with me... just not a cadet...

Make stooopid rules .... college kids will break them.

Me too :D

Best to yer kid Fred... it's a journey brother ...

Awesome future .... his choich ... now watch :)

Por_sha911 12-12-2024 06:15 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Seahawk (Post 12372475)
My Father went to West Point and this is how I was raised:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1733941658.jpg

He brooked none of my substantial BS when I was growing up...and I pushed more envelopes than the Postal Service. Don't like the rules, change them.
Rather humorous in light of the recent "mistake" West Point made trying to destroy the reputation of a political appointment.

GH85Carrera 12-12-2024 06:29 PM
Snitches get stitches is the polar opposite of "see something, say something".

One or the other is wrong.

masraum 12-13-2024 03:47 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GH85Carrera (Post 12373340)
Snitches get stitches is the polar opposite of "see something, say something".

One or the other is wrong.
Actually, they could both be right. See something, say something could be the morally right thing to do, but that wouldn't keep bad people from getting revenge.

1990C4S 12-13-2024 05:10 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by masraum (Post 12373425)
Actually, they could both be right. See something, say something could be the morally right thing to do, but that wouldn't keep bad people from getting revenge.
There's also a difference between reporting a bomb threat and reporting a classmate with a bong.

masraum 12-13-2024 06:39 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1990C4S (Post 12373457)
There's also a difference between reporting a bomb threat and reporting a classmate with a bong.
So you're saying it's morally wrong to report a classmate that's toking up in the dorms?

I'm not recommending that a person smoking in the dorms get reported. But we're looking for an answer that is black and white, it's probably better to report all infractions than never report any infractions.

But as I said in my first response in this thread

Quote:
Originally Posted by masraum (Post 12372383)
the answer is "depends".

Does it impact me?
What is the impact to others?
What is the impact to the folks doing it vs impact of what they are doing?
etc...

1990C4S 12-13-2024 07:11 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by masraum (Post 12373518)
So you're saying it's morally wrong to report a classmate that's toking up in the dorms?
I'm saying it's a personal decision. I, personally, don't care what other people do, providing it only affects them. "If you see something, say something" is a little too rigid for me (and probably CP).

If you saw a drunk driver swerving all over the road, I'm guessing you would report it? What about someone that was speeding, running an amber light, or double parked? It's not morally wrong to report any of them.

David Inc. 12-13-2024 07:15 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by masraum (Post 12373425)
Actually, they could both be right. See something, say something could be the morally right thing to do, but that wouldn't keep bad people from getting revenge.
The authorities: See something, say something

The criminals (who might also have plants within the authorities): Snitches get stitches

I guess it says a lot about a society about how willing people are to report crimes. I know in a lot of parts of Mexico, for instance, if you see something, you didn't see **** you just keep on walking.

3rd_gear_Ted 12-13-2024 07:22 AM
Turn the table and tell your son they need to pay up or get ratted on. Squeeze them till they back down. Demand. demand & demand some more. Make them know this is not going to be easy and payback will be a *****

KFC911 12-13-2024 08:53 AM
Every situation is different for me ... I'm a walking contradiction ...

Brownsville Station '73 ...

I won't tolerate "wrong" either ...

Shades of grey ...

GH85Carrera 12-13-2024 11:46 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1990C4S (Post 12373457)
There's also a difference between reporting a bomb threat and reporting a classmate with a bong.
If I had a roommate toking on the stink weed, yea I would report it. Especially if I was kicked out for not reporting it, if he got caught. I would guess (no direct knowledge) a dorm room in 2024 is non smoking even for a cancer stick cigarettes.

berettafan 12-13-2024 12:36 PM
Back in high school the kid next to me put a cheat sheet on the back of the chair in front of him (us) right before a test. I got up and moved to an open seat that couldn’t see the cheat sheet and took the test.

Eventually the teacher saw the cheat sheet and pulled the kid out to the hall. Office visit for him. After class she held me back and complemented the way I played it.

masraum 12-13-2024 12:39 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GH85Carrera (Post 12373711)
If I had a roommate toking on the stink weed, yea I would report it. Especially if I was kicked out for not reporting it, if he got caught. I would guess (no direct knowledge) a dorm room in 2024 is non smoking even for a cancer stick cigarettes.
I think the dorms were "no smoking" when I was there in the late 80s. But there were folks that smoked pot (guy right across the hall). I've never smoked pot or cigarettes. My parents smoked cigarettes. I'd rather be around someone smoking pot than cigarettes. (neither is better, but pot is the lesser of two evils if you have to smell it).

KFC911 12-13-2024 12:42 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GH85Carrera (Post 12373711)
If I had a roommate toking on the stink weed, yea I would report it. Especially if I was kicked out for not reporting it, if he got caught. I would guess (no direct knowledge) a dorm room in 2024 is non smoking even for a cancer stick cigarettes.
What if your 20 year old roommate brought a 6-pack in your room?

His gf sleeps over?

A new cadet sees his underage buddy drinking on the beach during spring break .... report him or join him :D.?

masraum 12-13-2024 01:21 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by KC911 (Post 12373748)
What if your 20 year old roommate brought a 6-pack in your room?

His gf sleeps over?

A new cadet sees his underage buddy drinking on the beach during spring break .... report him or join him :D.?
I used to sleep over in my GF room while her roommate was there. And her neighbors also knew I was there. One such occasion happened to coincide with a fire drill. I just made myself as flat as possible under the covers, and I was on the top bunk which I assume helped.

LEAKYSEALS951 12-13-2024 05:22 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by fastfredracing (Post 12372933)
Well, these things do work themselves out sometimes . My son said, all was good in the hood yesterday . No bullying, no threats or ****ty comments from other students .
This morning, they expelled the perp. Good stuff.
Im not sure if he did the right thing or not. I guess in this situation , it worked out for him. Hopefully the guys buds do not harrass my son any , or Ill be on the first train to WVA to dish out some street justice lols .
This thread was not so much about my sons situation, but more or less about the social/moral obligation to snitch when you see someone running afoul of the law of the land .
Me, I pretty keep the policy of minding my own business.

Glad if a solution worked itself out.
Also, your son is darned glad to be back at home.
He may not be saying it. But- He's thinking it.
Great opportunities for both of you.
Enjoy the next couple of weeks! :)
\


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:53 PM.
Page 4 of 4 « First « Prev 2 3 4
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2025 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Pelican Parts Website


DTO Garage Plus vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.