A recent post in the Io Triumphe!, the alumnae magazine of Albion College (my wife’s alma mater), highlighted an effort by 75 student athletes to promote respect despite differences among students. Some of their social media posts quoted here showed thoughtfulness and empathy:
- We don’t say she wanted it because sexual assault is never the victim’s fault.
- I don’t say you’re crazy because it minimizes human emotion and those affected by mental illness.
- I don’t say retarded because there is nothing dumb or stupid about Hannah (her special needs friend).
- We don’t say that’s so gay because the words stupid and gay are not interchangeable.