Those of us who live in Durham, NC, seldom experience the glow of the national spotlight. We have become accustomed to seeing references to the Research Triangle area in the sports pages, but apparently not much else happens here that is worthy of notice by the rest of the country. Maybe that is what has led to the disequilibrium around here, especially among the usually confident voices of the university set who now find a bit of difficulty in hitting their marks and saying their lines in the case of the recent rape accusations against members of the Duke University lacrosse team.
Perhaps people have also been put off balance by the complex convergence of factors required to put Durham in the news. Attracting national attention has required a story combining the popular theme of sports and something else newsworthy–or prurient–enough to attract the notice of the national press. In this case it was that a young African American woman is the accuser and the accused are generally privileged white college athletes who have become rather notorious in the area for their rowdiness and run-ins with the law.
That by itself would make the story a local news item; a few more features have made it national news. The fact that these particular events occurred at Duke University, the Princeton of the South, didn’t hurt their newsworthiness. Besides its status as a powerhouse in both mens and womens basketball, it is also the “safety school” of many a well heeled northeastern high schooler. Thus, many people have heard of Duke, and they relate to it in various ways. It also didn’t hurt to add the convergence of the esoteric and the exotic–the esoteric sport of lacrosse and the titillating world of “exotic dance” inhabited by the accuser.
If all you knew where the broad outlines of the case, this would be a slam dunk, PC-wise. The accuser is a black woman of modest means, and the accused are members of a privileged group, many of whom are white graduates of prestigious prep schools. The typical response to this convergence of gender, race and, class is pre-scripted; the sides are already drawn; it is so simple. Of course you choose the side of the woman, the side of the less fortunate, and the side of the African American, obviously.
Unfortunately in this case, that puts you on the side of a single mother of two who has taken to stripping as a way to meet her financial needs. One must resist the temptation to judge, however, and there is always her status as student at a local university to dwell upon. Still, you have to be a little unsettled that the young lady was already too impaired to perform when she arrived at the crowded little house near Duke’s east campus. Even as you rail against the injustice of a system that forces Black women into early motherhood and exploitation, aren’t you a little concerned at some of her choices and the way they may have affected her children’s lives?
Steering clear of that uncomfortable fact, one can focus on her career in “exotic dance.” Perhaps we then suppose that in her mind, anyway, she had been employed to educate the young men of the lacrosse team in aspects of dance not already familiar to them, something “exotic,” something, perhaps, from the Mongolian steppe, performed in modest but sturdy garb–a costume woven from yak fleece, perhaps. Then things just went horribly, horribly wrong.
I simply didn’t realize the Duke’s lacrosse team’s degree of erudition. Pooling their resources, gathering up hundreds of dollars in the interest of broadening their understanding of world cultures–admirable group of young men, eh?
No, I don’t believe that either. I don’t think we can explain the lacrosse team’s interest in dance by the fact that Durham is the site of the American Dance Festival. And I think most of us are aware that these dancers are paid the first few hundred to walk through the door; the real money comes from what goes on after that.
This story has so many angles, however, so many approaches, that the news hounds could not stay away. When one can write a story to suit any one of a number of disparate audiences, it becomes a gold mine for writers. This being America, the elemental issue of injustice has served as a theme for many a member of the scribbling class. Hand-wringing and indignation have been applied with nearly equal measure.
The real enlightenment we might derive from a situation such as this comes from the peek it allows us to take into the current sociocultural situation in which we find ourselves. We see it in the necessity for mainstream journalists to write the story in a way that will offend as few people as possible. We see it in the implicit trust so many people have put in the words of the accuser. We see it in the righteousness of the District Attorney–and the fact that he is running for re-election at the moment.
Yep, this one has something for everyone, all right. Joe Sixpack weighs in right beside the college president, and it all sounds about the same–well, except that Joe Sixpack might know more about living in Animal House and what “exotic dancers” really do.
Postscript: This recent news story could not have been very welcome:
(April 6, from http://www.wral.com/news/8513890/detail.html?rss=ral&psp=news
According to a 2002 police report, the woman, currently a 27-year-old student at North Carolina Central University, gave a taxi driver a lap dance at a Durham strip club. Subsequently, according to the report, she stole the man’s car and led deputies on a high-speed chase that ended in Wake County. Apparently, the deputy thought the chase was over when the woman turned down a dead-end road near Brier Creek, but instead she tried to run over him, according to the police report. Additional information notes that her blood-alcohol level registered at more than twice the legal limit.
Hello there! Would you mind if I share your blog with my myspace group?
There’s a lot of people that I think would really
appreciate your content. Please let me know. Thanks
Great article.
I constantly spent my half an hour to read this weblog’s posts everyday along with a
mug of coffee.
сайт kraken onion
Name That Term
Robert AI
When I initially commented I clicked the “Notify me when new comments are added” checkbox and now each time a comment is added I get three emails with
the same comment. Is there any way you can remove people from that service?
Many thanks!
Here is my site RED789
Stream live Football events online. Stay updated with
upcoming matches, highlights, and schedules. Join the excitement with E2BET today!
Having read this I thought it was very informative. I appreciate you finding the time and energy to put this article together.
I once again find myself spending a significant amount of time both reading and leaving comments.
But so what, it was still worth it!
I came across a Teds Woodworking review while searching for beginner-friendly project plans, and I’m
honestly so glad I gave it a try. The variety of projects is amazing—there’s
something for every skill level. I’ve already built a couple of pieces for my
garage and backyard, and the step-by-step instructions made it super manageable.
Definitely worth it if you enjoy woodworking or want to get started with a helpful guide.
Just be sure to take your time and browse through
the plans—there’s a ton of good stuff in there!
Heya! I just wanted to ask if you ever have any issues with hackers?
My last blog (wordpress) was hacked and I ended up losing months of
hard work due to no backup. Do you have any solutions to protect against hackers?
You can certainly see your enthusiasm within the article you write.
The sector hopes for even more passionate writers like you
who are not afraid to mention how they believe. All the time follow your heart.
I’m now not certain the place you’re getting your info, however
great topic. I needs to spend a while studying much more
or working out more. Thanks for great information I used
to be on the lookout for this information for my mission.
ini adalah situs bokep
Good day! I simply wish to offer you a huge thumbs up for your excellent information you’ve got right here on this post.
I will be returning to your blog for more soon.
Hello, i think that i saw you visited my site thus i
came to “return the favor”.I’m attempting to find things to improve my site!I suppose its ok to use
a few of your ideas!!
It’s remarkable in support of me to have a web page, which is valuable in favor of my experience.
thanks admin
Hello mates, its enormous paragraph on the topic
of educationand completely defined, keep it up all the time.
Here is my site … Togel Amanah
Hello mates, its enormous paragraph on the topic
of educationand completely defined, keep it up all the time.
Here is my site … Togel Amanah
It’s going to be end of mine day, but before ending I am reading this great
piece of writing to increase my knowledge.
שהחזיק מעמד בחשדנות לבתולה. “מה זה, ילד, אתה אוהב את זה?” שאלה ויקה. יגור הנהן. “אז אתה יכול סקסית. שוב רציתי לראות אותה מהצד. התרגשתי, האצתי. עם דחיפות עוצמתיות, החזרתי אותה לאורגזמה. All benefits of Israeli escort services
Greetings from Carolina! I’m bored to death at work so I decided to check out your website on my iphone during lunch break.
I love the knowledge you present here and can’t wait to take a look when I get home.
I’m shocked at how fast your blog loaded on my
mobile .. I’m not even using WIFI, just 3G .. Anyhow, fantastic site!
Ищете просеиватели для производства: пищевого, химического или фармацевтического? МЕХАНИЗМЫ https://proseivatel.ru/ предлагают большой ассортимент просеивающего оборудования. Просеиватели мощностью 300-4000 кг/ч, вибросита, вибросепараторы, центробежные. Срок службы 10+ лет. Идеально подходят для муки, сахара, соли, сухого молока, крахмала и др. сыпучих продуктов. Производят просеиватели под заказ с учётом типа материала, производительности и условий эксплуатации. Заводская гарантия, паспорта, доставка по России и СНГ.
Greetings! This is my first visit to your blog!
We are a team of volunteers and starting a new project in a community in the same niche.
Your blog provided us useful information to work on. You have
done a outstanding job!
mostbet idman mərcləri http://www.mostbet3046.ru .
First of all I want to say awesome blog! I had a quick
question which I’d like to ask if you do not mind. I was curious to know how you center yourself
and clear your thoughts prior to writing. I have had trouble
clearing my mind in getting my ideas out.
I do enjoy writing however it just seems like the
first 10 to 15 minutes tend to be wasted simply just trying to figure out how to begin. Any suggestions
or tips? Thank you!
вывод из запоя круглосуточно тула
vivod-iz-zapoya-tula003.ru
вывод из запоя круглосуточно
На сайте https://j-center.ru вы сможете ознакомиться со всеми возможностями, которые подарят вам курсы для парикмахеров. Самое важное, что вы получите актуальную и интересную профессию на всю жизнь, сможете ее использовать в качестве основного либо дополнительного заработка. Обучение происходит на клиентах, минимальное количество теории, но при этом вы получите огромное количество знаний, чтобы затем реализовать их в своей профессии. Преподаватели поделятся с вами ценными секретами и рекомендациями.
환상적인 제출, 매우 유익합니다. 이 분야의 상반된 전문가이 왜
이것을 알지 못하는지 궁금합니다. 당신은 글쓰기를 진행해야 합니다.
저는, 당신은 이미 훌륭한 독자층을 가지고 있습니다!
Great post. I will be dealing with some of these issues as well..
I was wondering if you ever considered changing the structure of your
site? Its very well written; I love what youve got to say.
But maybe you could a little more in the way of
content so people could connect with it better. Youve got an awful lot of text for
only having 1 or 2 pictures. Maybe you could space it out better?
I like it when individuals come together and share thoughts.
Great website, stick with it!
Keep this going please, great job!
Hi! I could have sworn I’ve been to this blog before but after browsing through some of the post I realized it’s new
to me. Anyhow, I’m definitely delighted I found it and I’ll be bookmarking and checking back frequently!
I do not even know how I stopped up here, but I thought this
publish used to be good. I don’t know who you are however definitely you
are going to a famous blogger in case you aren’t already.
Cheers!
I’m not that much of a internet reader to be honest but your
blogs really nice, keep it up! I’ll go ahead and bookmark your
website to come back down the road. Many thanks
Pepe Coin Price Plunges By 17 Amidst Sell Off
저는 당신의 사이트 디자인과 레이아웃을 진심으로
즐기고 있습니다. 눈에 매우 편안해서 여기 와서 더 자주 방문하는 것이 훨씬 더 즐겁습니다.
테마를 만들기 위해 개발자를 고용했나요?
뛰어난 작업입니다!
Greate article. Keep writing such kind of info on your blog.
Im really impressed by your blog.
Hey there, You have done an incredible job. I’ll definitely digg it and in my view recommend to my friends.
I am sure they’ll be benefited from this website.
вывод из запоя круглосуточно владимир
vivod-iz-zapoya-vladimir002.ru
экстренный вывод из запоя владимир
Very nice article, just what I needed.
We’re a group of volunteers and opening a new scheme in our community.
Your site offered us with valuable information to
work on. You’ve done an impressive job and our whole community will be thankful to
you.
I feel that is one of the such a lot vital information for me.
And i am satisfied reading your article. But wanna observation on some basic issues, The site
taste is wonderful, the articles is in reality excellent : D.
Just right activity, cheers
как потратить бонусы казино 1вин как потратить бонусы казино 1вин .
Ищете идеальную квартиру
в Москве или Подмосковье?
У нас есть предложения, которые вас удивят!
Живите в сердце столицы с развитой инфраструктурой, или выберите
уютные районы Подмосковья для спокойной жизни.
Мы предлагаем широкий выбор квартир: от
современных студий до просторных семейных апартаментов.
Наша команда специалистов поможет вам найти именно то, что нужно, учитывая все ваши пожелания и бюджет.
Не упустите шанс стать владельцем жилья мечты!
Звоните, и мы подберем лучшие
варианты для вас! Живите там, где
вам комфортно! Энитео от застройщика Tekta Group
трэки https://klubnaya-muzyka13.ru/ .
онлайн диджей онлайн диджей .
Гидроизоляция частного дома http://www.usileniekonstrukcij3.ru .
I am actually thankful to the owner of this website who has shared
this impressive post at here.
regardless of biological sex or gender expression.ラブドール オナホBecause women are less susceptible to social or cultural stigma toward same-sex sexuality than men are,
id=”firstHeading” class=”firstHeading mw-first-heading”>Search results
Help
English
Tools
Tools
move to sidebar hide
Actions
General