Was it cruel to tell a graduating high school class that they weren't special, but cosetted, pampered brats?
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Were the parents right to be upset at his commencement address?
Were the parents right to be upset at his commencement address?
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MandaLynne 2012/06/08 19:55:19No, this was not cruel. It's about time someone stood up and told them the "t...
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- Soundstorm 2012/06/12 05:54:25No, this was not cruel. It's about time someone stood up and told them the "t...
The reason you hear some graduates laughing in the background is because he's saying what they've known all along about all the coddling they've received from their gutless instructors.reply - Stryder 2012/06/09 00:05:18No, this was not cruel. It's about time someone stood up and told them the "t...+1If you listen to the entire speech he's not berating the students at all. It's actually a pretty good speech.reply
- Christy 2012/06/08 20:06:10Yes, this was mean and cruel. These kids need to be praised for their accompl...Now, I'm not saying that the meaning behind the message is completely wrong, but I think the timing and the way it was done was bad. At their graduation, when they're supposed to be celebrating the accomplishment? This guy just seems like a pompous ass who needed some attention.reply
- Stryder Christy 2012/06/09 00:07:06+1I thought it was pretty motivational. And the students seemed to agree. They laughed and applauded throughout it.reply
- RandyScott 2012/06/08 20:01:37No, this was not cruel. It's about time someone stood up and told them the "t...+3Truth is a terrible thing for those unprepared for it.reply
- MandaLynne 2012/06/08 19:55:19No, this was not cruel. It's about time someone stood up and told them the "t...+4That is just smothered in awesome sauce!reply
- NPC 2012/06/08 19:50:58No, this was not cruel. It's about time someone stood up and told them the "t...+4Time to tell it like it really is.reply
