It was pointed out in the statement by The Citadel Minority Alumni Association that this is not the first, second or third time problems like this have occurred. I imagine, as alumni, they have both loyalty and insight into the inner-workings of the institution, as opposed to uninformed opinions on the internet. And their assessment came quickly and clearly.[/QUOTE]
I find calling Bruno post an "uninformed opinion on the internet" misplaced considering his involvement in assisting folks through the process of enrolling into, and attending these Senior Military Academies as well as his direct and lengthy involvement in one of them. As it is stated in EVERY training I have attended in my 30 years of Naval service, the service is a reflection of society. Society is full of people making either stupid decisions that lead to unintended perceptions, as well as people making stupid decisions that were designed to illicit a volatile reaction. Bruno's statement is merely trying to point out that at this time, where this one falls out is not known, and may never be known. There is too much publically released official material from all of these SMA's to think that there isn't a significant amount of time spent on addressing racism, nor to think it is institutionally fostered. Racism of all types will occur in all locations, regardless of being located in "the deep south" or Berkley California, reference the Affirmative Action bake sale that occurred at Berkley. The Citadel is taking action and is hopefully going to render a prudent and properly measured response, not one based on perceptions or public opinion, but based on fact.
I find calling Bruno post an "uninformed opinion on the internet" misplaced considering his involvement in assisting folks through the process of enrolling into, and attending these Senior Military Academies as well as his direct and lengthy involvement in one of them. As it is stated in EVERY training I have attended in my 30 years of Naval service, the service is a reflection of society. Society is full of people making either stupid decisions that lead to unintended perceptions, as well as people making stupid decisions that were designed to illicit a volatile reaction. Bruno's statement is merely trying to point out that at this time, where this one falls out is not known, and may never be known. There is too much publically released official material from all of these SMA's to think that there isn't a significant amount of time spent on addressing racism, nor to think it is institutionally fostered. Racism of all types will occur in all locations, regardless of being located in "the deep south" or Berkley California, reference the Affirmative Action bake sale that occurred at Berkley. The Citadel is taking action and is hopefully going to render a prudent and properly measured response, not one based on perceptions or public opinion, but based on fact.