Cdub100 3,337 Posted August 2, 2020 https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-26/california-lowers-bar-exam-score-coronavirus "The California Supreme Court, which oversees the state bar, agreed to lower the passing score for the exam, a victory for law school deans who have long hoped the change would raise the number of Black and Latino people practicing law." Diversity is our strength? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted August 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Cdub100 said: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-26/california-lowers-bar-exam-score-coronavirus "The California Supreme Court, which oversees the state bar, agreed to lower the passing score for the exam, a victory for law school deans who have long hoped the change would raise the number of Black and Latino people practicing law." Diversity is our strength? I love that they are calling blacks and Latinos stupid. But they are so stupid they don’t realize they are being called stupid 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyinHeadlock 459 Posted August 2, 2020 USMC confirmed lower physical fitness test score for latinos decades ago. When asked about it their response is they don't not know why. Disgraceful answer but maybe, one day, we get to the point where we accept certain races are very good at some things and not so good at other things. No different than very short, strong males make outstanding horse jockeys. Is this really so difficult to accept. Where are the female jockeys? Where are the female firefighters. Where are the world class black swimmers. And there is no shame. Certain races, genders are better at certain things. Just admit it and move on. Why is this so phucking hard to accept. Maybe that is the fundamental problem. It actually is the fundamental problem though. We are not phucking EQUAL. Can we just accept it and move on instead of lowering scores. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,493 Posted August 2, 2020 3 hours ago, FlyinHeadlock said: USMC confirmed lower physical fitness test score for latinos decades ago. When asked about it their response is they don't not know why. Disgraceful answer but maybe, one day, we get to the point where we accept certain races are very good at some things and not so good at other things. No different than very short, strong males make outstanding horse jockeys. Is this really so difficult to accept. Where are the female jockeys? Where are the female firefighters. Where are the world class black swimmers. And there is no shame. Certain races, genders are better at certain things. Just admit it and move on. Why is this so phucking hard to accept. Maybe that is the fundamental problem. It actually is the fundamental problem though. We are not phucking EQUAL. Can we just accept it and move on instead of lowering scores. It's a good point about horse jockeys. I never considered this. Unlike most sports, this one favors short/light athletes and It's not like there's a gender barrier to get in. Even the shortest lightest males are going to be heavier than the shortest lightest females, so it's a huge built in advantage for women. If genders were equal, it doesn't make sense that this sport right here would be /should be dominated by women, and yet, it isn't. That said, I do remember in the early 90s, a woman jockey won the Belmont Stakes, and full props to her, but rather than being Jackie Robinson and opening the floodgates, it didn't happen. I don't think there's been another one has there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dizkneelande 839 Posted August 2, 2020 That’s all this country has been missing. More dumb lawyers. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,884 Posted August 2, 2020 Good. Now maybe Worms can pass the bar in more states than just Alaska Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted August 2, 2020 California only has one law to know anyway. Vote democrat or else... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,493 Posted August 2, 2020 Great, now if we need professional legal advice, we can ask Sux. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lickin_starfish 1,452 Posted August 2, 2020 Dumbing down requirements for minorities to be lawyers, firemen, and soldiers? You have to jump through a lot of hoops to explain how this is good for the country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,403 Posted August 2, 2020 And raising their state taxes, again. Love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baker Boy 1,446 Posted August 2, 2020 6 hours ago, Voltaire said: It's a good point about horse jockeys. I never considered this. Unlike most sports, this one favors short/light athletes and It's not like there's a gender barrier to get in. Even the shortest lightest males are going to be heavier than the shortest lightest females, so it's a huge built in advantage for women. If genders were equal, it doesn't make sense that this sport right here would be /should be dominated by women, and yet, it isn't. That said, I do remember in the early 90s, a woman jockey won the Belmont Stakes, and full props to her, but rather than being Jackie Robinson and opening the floodgates, it didn't happen. I don't think there's been another one has there? But not always: A handicap race in horse racing is a race in which horses carry different weights, allocated by the handicapper. A better horse will carry a heavier weight, to give it a disadvantage when racing against slower horses. The skill in betting on a handicap race lies in predicting which horse can overcome its handicap.[1] Although most handicap races are run for older, less valuable horses, this is not true in all cases; some great races are handicaps, such as the Grand National steeplechase in England and the Melbourne Cup in Australia. In the United States over 30 handicap races are classified as Grade I, the top level of the North American grading system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted August 2, 2020 6 minutes ago, Baker Boy said: But not always: A handicap race in horse racing is a race in which horses carry different weights, allocated by the handicapper. A better horse will carry a heavier weight, to give it a disadvantage when racing against slower horses. The skill in betting on a handicap race lies in predicting which horse can overcome its handicap.[1] Although most handicap races are run for older, less valuable horses, this is not true in all cases; some great races are handicaps, such as the Grand National steeplechase in England and the Melbourne Cup in Australia. In the United States over 30 handicap races are classified as Grade I, the top level of the North American grading system. So if they wanted to include more equality in basketball, which is only fair to all people, the better players should be forced to wear heavy ankle and wrist weights. That way, it will truly be an all inclusive woke sport. As they claim to be now. Maybe since they love China so much, more of those people can be part of the fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baker Boy 1,446 Posted August 2, 2020 21 minutes ago, Utilit99 said: So if they wanted to include more equality in basketball, which is only fair to all people, the better players should be forced to wear heavy ankle and wrist weights. That way, it will truly be an all inclusive woke sport. As they claim to be now. Maybe since they love China so much, more of those people can be part of the fun. HARRISON BERGERON by Kurt Vonnegut a short fiction dystopian vision of this subject where all people were handicapped in life to make everyone equal. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EternalShinyAndChrome 2,429 Posted August 2, 2020 We lost California years ago. Might as well sell it back to Mexico. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted August 2, 2020 13 minutes ago, EternalShinyAndChrome said: We lost California years ago. Might as well sell it back to Mexico. It's a lot more border wall, but I'll volunteer my time to help build it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 3,939 Posted August 2, 2020 Doing it so Kim Kardashian can be a lawyer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 2,695 Posted August 2, 2020 Hmmm.... This bored could use another fake lawyer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,884 Posted August 2, 2020 Only a matter of time until you get your law degree from Costco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyinHeadlock 459 Posted August 2, 2020 Go ahead and lower scores. It won't change anything. Never does. The smartest, wittiest, hardest workers always rise to the top. Especially in my field. We have these brainiacs with these for profit degrees and zero experience. They ALWAYS screw stuff up and I mean royally. You know who has to clean up their crap? Someone with a real degree, real skills and tons of experience gained the hard effin way over a lifetime of actually earning something with all the trials, failures and lessons learned. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,064 Posted August 2, 2020 6 hours ago, Baker Boy said: HARRISON BERGERON by Kurt Vonnegut a short fiction dystopian vision of this subject where all people were handicapped in life to make everyone equal. Whoever wrote this doesnt know d1ck about Vonnegut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted August 2, 2020 6 minutes ago, Cloaca du jour said: Whoever wrote this doesnt know d1ck about Vonnegut. Triple Lindy!!! Rodney kicks ass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted August 3, 2020 7 hours ago, Strike said: Only a matter of time until you get your law degree from Costco Unless they've changed it, you don't even need a law degree to sit for the California bar. Back in the day, anyone who wanted to could take it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 2,140 Posted August 3, 2020 Well, I ain't passed the bar, but I know a little bit. Enough that you won't illegally search my . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Elevator Killer 497 Posted August 3, 2020 On 8/2/2020 at 3:00 PM, Strike said: Only a matter of time until you get your law degree from Costco He broke my house! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites