Gators gonna gate - ZBT spit on wounded vets

[BelemNole]

Update: ZBT expels 3 UF members over mistreatment of disabled vets, will 'make amends'

Laurence Bolotin, executive director of Zeta Beta Tau International, said three UF students the fraternity found to be involved in the incident have already been expelled from the chapter and further action will be taken if necessary.

"We are committed to fully addressing the events that took place, and will be hiring an independent investigator to help us gather all of the facts," Bolotin said in a prepared statement. "Short-term, we are actively working with the resort, with the Presidents of both universities and with the local police to fully understand the events that took place."

Bolotin also apologized for their actions, adding that the fraternity has a zero tolerance policy for such behavior and is "committed to appropriately disciplining any members of our Fraternity who were involved."

"We also look forward to working with our members to make amends for this disgraceful situation by identifying opportunities to serve those who have done so much to serve us," Bolotin said.


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[Formerly Rockymtnole]

What the hell is wrong with people?

I did some dumb and obnoxious things in college, but never treated people like you see people being treated these days. Forget that they were wounded veterans, no matter how drunk I got it would've never even crossed my mind to think it was cool to spit on or throw anything at anyone. I don't get it.

 

[BelemNole]

I think it's because back then when you acted like an ass while growing up there was a real risk of getting your ass beat by an adult. Now it's all lawsuits, or cops. Douchy kids grow up running their mouths without fear of consequences.

I remember back in the early 90's I was canoeing the Hillsborough river with my brother when some teenagers in dad's boat thought it would be funny to try to swamp us. After taking a few passes at us they continued down the river laughing it up. Little did they realize that we were right by our pull out and there was only one place they could be taking their boat. We were waiting for them when they pulled in 5 minutes later. I'm pretty sure they didn't pull that crap on anyone else that summer.
Today they would call the cops from their cell phones while cussing us out from the boat and claim the mean men were threatening them.

 

[OneNeverNoles]

I think it's because back then when you acted like an ass while growing up there was a real risk of getting your ass beat by an adult. Now it's all lawsuits, or cops. Douchy kids grow up running their mouths without fear of consequences.

DING DING DING DING DING!

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

Yep, was thinking that as well. Or, if not by an adult, you risked getting your ass whipped by another kid. Either way, most kids learned the lesson by the time they reached adulthood.

Unfortunately nowadays the kids in the boat might have just shot you and your brother.

 

[FSUTribe76]

Supposedly there is video of the UF frat boys antics but I haven't seen it yet.

 

[goldmom]

I think it's because back then when you acted like an ass while growing up there was a real risk of getting your ass beat by an adult. Now it's all lawsuits, or cops. Douchy kids grow up running their mouths without fear of consequences.

I remember back in the early 90's I was canoeing the Hillsborough river with my brother when some teenagers in dad's boat thought it would be funny to try to swamp us. After taking a few passes at us they continued down the river laughing it up. Little did they realize that we were right by our pull out and there was only one place they could be taking their boat. We were waiting for them when they pulled in 5 minutes later. I'm pretty sure they didn't pull that crap on anyone else that summer.
Today they would call the cops from their cell phones while cussing us out from the boat and claim the mean men were threatening them.

What, we have no consequences because our Dads are rich so and so lawyers....I can just imagine. It makes me so angry.

On the other hand, I have to say that a few years ago I was walking my Dad to the end of a pier, and he had on his Second Armored Division "Hell on Wheels" baseball cap. Three young men in gator gear were coming in the opposite direction and all stepped to one side and all said, Hi Sir, thank you for your service. It made a good impression on my late father.

 

[noleit]

Why isn't this spread across the national news and on espin every 30 minutes?

 

[FSUTribe76]

Why isn't this spread across the national news and on espin every 30 minutes?

It made the news in the UK.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap...-frat-accused-insulting-wounded-war-vets.html

 

[noleit]

Guess the dailymail doesn't have an economic affiliation with the sec.

 

[DFSNOLE]

Why isn't this spread across the national news and on espin every 30 minutes?

Why would espn cover this?

 

[CobNole]

Why would espn cover this?

^ This

 

[DFSNOLE]

Why isn't this spread across the national news and on espin every 30 minutes?

And this from CNN.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/24/us/frats-and-wounded-vets/index.html
(CNN)The University of Florida and Emory University are investigating allegations that Zeta Beta Tau fraternity members disrespected wounded war veterans last weekend at Panama City Beach, Florida, by spitting, urinating and pouring beer on them.

 

[noleit]

Good to know the evil empire gets bad press as well. I understand why it wouldn't be on espin but wonder if it was an FSU fraternity...

 

[DFSNOLE]

Paranoia will destroy ya.

 

[jimmy77]

Is there going to be a twitter update on the front page ?
is there going to be a thread with updates of the score?

 

[Singleshot]

3-0 after DLC just sent a no-doubter over the LF wall. Another multi-HR game.

 

[runkpanole]

Linda Cope, the founder of Warrior Beach is good people. I met her while working in PC after her son lost both his legs overseas. It hit her hard (can't blame her a bit for that), but she has done a great job trying to serve gets since then:

 

[jimmy77]

3-0 after DLC just sent a no-doubter over the LF wall. Another multi-HR game.

Singleshot-- your the best

Knew we could count on you

 

[NoleAPath]

She will also interview a veteran that was abused. Get em.

 

[funkmonkey45]

4-1 FSU Top 7. Q is 3-3 with a solo HR and two doubles.

 

[12Nole]

There are rules on this board!! God Bless Fox News! Merica!

 

[NoleAPath]

There are rules on this board!! God Bless Fox News! Merica!

 

[NoleAPath]

......WOW!!!

 

[G2Bleeder]

Silva doesn't have it tonight. Lead off batter gets a double in B7. No outs

 

[Singleshot]

4-2 after a ball went into the bullpen when trying to get the out at 3B. We gotta hang on to this 1st game. Can't start falling apart now.

 

[G2Bleeder]

Silva doesn't have it tonight. Lead off batter gets a double in B7. No outs

Major error on silva throws to 3rd...4-2 now...no outs. Don't screw this road lead up guys

 

[Singleshot]

The field conditions from the weather aren't helping.

 

[FSUMathDoc]

Silva not looking good.

 

[mreddieo]

He's either feast or famine...

 

[bsf4708]

Anyone else watching the game on MUTE?! The broadcasters are horrific; the crows is worse. I can't.

 

[G2Bleeder]

One pitch from Byrd and its 4-3 good guys. Our pen is really struggling. Amazing

 

[mreddieo]

Holy shit! Our pen needs to respond!!

 

[Frank"the tank"]

11 is way over coaching this game. I am usually not one to overreact but Jesus H

 

[Calif_Nole]

There are rules on this board!! God Bless Fox News! Merica!

Now THATS what I call a Fox exclusive!!!

 

[G2Bleeder]

4-4. I feel like I'm watching wake forest trying to get thru an inning. I'm pissed. This is unacceptable

 

[seminole_wizard II]

hold on Noles

 

[pcnole73]

Glad UF got mentioned there at end.....thought those scumbags may have sloped through without mention

 

[Frank"the tank"]

This game is like gas on the fire for the Martin haters.

Sad

 

[Frank"the tank"]

Wasting Strode now as well.