Well when both suicide bereavement groups and suicide prevention groups are saying “the terms we use matter” I’m going to listen to them because they actually know what they are talking about. I can’t believe you think that people are talking about terminology just in terms of “oh, how would the dead person feel about…

While I think you anti-PC people (yes you didn’t say “PC” but you are saying the same things as anti-PC people) are silly overall, but even on that spectrum this is really dumb. Why the fuck wouldn’t you be worried about the feelings of suicidal people or the families of someone who just died?

I’m in the no ice club for all drinks, unless the drink uses a straw. Ice bumping my lip is extremely annoying and ruins the experience.

Yup, the Brita stays in one half of the double sink because it’s a shitty model that leaks. I called Brita about it, and they sent me 2 more of the same pitcher. So, I’ll be using these goddamn leaky things for years!

Look at this fancy guy with his Brita!

“I don’t know the club or the coach but I’m sure they’ll be really up for it.”

Will Lazio now apologize to their classy, classy fans for their apology?

Racism? At Lazio?

If you’re not from Brazil, it’s hard to understand the magnitude of this tragedy.

If you don’t think college educators should have frank and honest discussions with their students that open doors to critical thought and analysis, I suggest you encourage your children not to enroll. I’m sure you can teach them all the bigotry they’ll need at home. My students are thoughtful adults who would…

Applause.....

Damn Lep, this is huge.

“Finally, don’t just speak to them. Listen to them. Hear their stories, their hopes, their fears. There will be a lot of fears today and in days to come. Don’t interrupt. Don’t tell them why they’re wrong, how you aren’t racist, how it will all be okay, how it’s really only other people who ought to be scared.”

This is so good. Thanks for sharing it with us as well.

I tried to say this to adult humans today and they just laughed at me. I hope your students fare better.

Dear educators,

This is amazing and well-written. I have a feeling this got through to at least some of your students.

At that age teens can be such narcissists, and they all think their experience is the norm. Not to mention that we have all been guilty of cloistering ourselves in echo chambers this election season. So it’s important for them to be reminded of experiences and voices other than their own. And as I tearfully told my…

This is beautiful. And brave for a teacher at a private school. I wish we could clone you and put you in more classrooms. Good luck, keep fighting the good fight.

Haha.....sometimes, I have dreams of punching Diego in his self-righteous face.