Allow me to counter with my own adage: "leave the stupid to their fate." ;)
The people who made the film are kids so ... what, 11, 12? If they're not that young they'll get no sympathy from me. Time to cut those apron strings. State says they're adults at 18, and each one claims to be adult from teen onward. So let 'em put up or shut up :) Let me give you an example: myself. I was raised in a family with KKK members, where gays and anyone even slightly different were reviled daily. Even my own mother, the rebel of her generation, vehemently opposes same-sex relationships and doesn't believe you should marry outside your own race. Yet at age 6 I knew they were all completely and undeniably so full of shit that it stank to the state limits. Deep south, pentacostal family, lived in the ghetto, etc. And yet I do not believe any of that crap they spouted. So the excuse "that's just how they were raised" simply doesn't fly with me. Given where you came from and who you are, you shouldn't let it fly with you either ;) You and I are living proof we are what we choose to be, not what others put into us. Or brainwashing etc. I don't consider myself exceptional; anyone can come from any background and be anyone they choose to be. Adults are responsible for their actions, whether they want to be or not.
And if a pushy aggressive twit domineered the others into having his way, I still say fail them. Perhaps it will finally be the impetus to make someone in the group stand up to the bully and say "this is bullshit." That turning point in someone's life is far more important than any film or grade or activity could ever be. The point where someone finally says "enough of this horseshit, this is MY life and I'll live or die by my choices" is the point where they become human. Otherwise they're just a monkey that knows how to drive a car.
And heyas Paka :) We've been looking for some RP action for a few YEARS. No kidding ;)
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The people who made the film are kids so ... what, 11, 12? If they're not that young they'll get no sympathy from me. Time to cut those apron strings. State says they're adults at 18, and each one claims to be adult from teen onward. So let 'em put up or shut up :) Let me give you an example: myself. I was raised in a family with KKK members, where gays and anyone even slightly different were reviled daily. Even my own mother, the rebel of her generation, vehemently opposes same-sex relationships and doesn't believe you should marry outside your own race. Yet at age 6 I knew they were all completely and undeniably so full of shit that it stank to the state limits. Deep south, pentacostal family, lived in the ghetto, etc. And yet I do not believe any of that crap they spouted. So the excuse "that's just how they were raised" simply doesn't fly with me. Given where you came from and who you are, you shouldn't let it fly with you either ;) You and I are living proof we are what we choose to be, not what others put into us. Or brainwashing etc. I don't consider myself exceptional; anyone can come from any background and be anyone they choose to be. Adults are responsible for their actions, whether they want to be or not.
And if a pushy aggressive twit domineered the others into having his way, I still say fail them. Perhaps it will finally be the impetus to make someone in the group stand up to the bully and say "this is bullshit." That turning point in someone's life is far more important than any film or grade or activity could ever be. The point where someone finally says "enough of this horseshit, this is MY life and I'll live or die by my choices" is the point where they become human. Otherwise they're just a monkey that knows how to drive a car.
And heyas Paka :) We've been looking for some RP action for a few YEARS. No kidding ;)