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I have purposefully not posted on this topic bacause I know that almost anything I say will be construed as taking up for the kid. Anyhow, here is my take.

First, What this kid did wasn't just stupid, it was idiotic. Shows low moral and ethical standards that he most likely learned from home. That being said, what is corbin high school supposed to do? He didn't break any laws and he didn't attack anyone personally. Could what he said be easily construed as racism? Absolutely, that's how I took it. Can an argument be made that the conversation before the video was took could've included "we got the monkey off our back"? I think that anyone who is objective can admit that it could.

Second. The town of Corbin has made some great strides to move past that ugly history and reputation they have. That being said, there are still stupid people every where in every community. There are racist idiots in every town of Kentucky from pikeville to paducah. I'm not saying this kid is one, but I can guarantee you that there are racists in Corbin just like there are racists in barbourville and London and Williamsburg and plenty of other towns. Stereotyping people just because of the town they live in is just as stupid as stereotyping someone because of the color of their skin.

Third. I know that Knox central is all up in arms over this, but I didn't see the same NEED for justice when one of their football players stood on Corbin's basketball court last season and cursed our student section for five minutes after the game. Calling them "mother f---ing crackers" (I don't know if I should edit cracker or not, if I should could a mod edit it for me?) and "inbred rednecks."
That same player threw a punch at a Corbin player on the Knox central sideline during a football game and sat out for one play total. Everyone loves to see justice carried out when it's someone else on whom the axe will fall.

Fourth. Taking away finishing second all time in scoring is a pretty legit punishment in my book, it doesn't matter to a lot most people because very few people have had the opportunity to achieve it. I'm not saying by it should be the only punishment, but I think it's a pretty good start.

Fifth. The apology is exactly what I'd expect. Anyone who knows that family knows that they have always made excuses and played the victim. They believe that all their problems are the result of others treating them unfairly. I don't see why anyone would expect anything different now.

Sixth. There are a lot of people out there who love to jump onto a cause when they see or hear one. I'm not going to say that this has been blown out of proportion, because it's a huge deal and cannot be excepted. I'm am going to say that I find it funny how many adults were attacking a kid for things he said trying to look cool in front of his friends. If we were honest, I think most people have said things they would be ashamed to get out to the public when they were seniors in high school. I'm not saying they have to be racist things, but they are probably similar in stupidity and ignorance. I'm just glad that social media wasn't a thing when I was in high school. I make enough of an idiot of myself on it as a grown man.

Seventh. As far as retaliation goes, Knox central will get their chance come region tournament time. Send Corbin home early and you'll get the last laugh. I doubt that will happen, but it's right there for Knox to do.

Eighth. My biggest hope is that the young man realizes that this world is a lot bigger than his bubble, and mommy and daddy won't be able to coddle him forever. This type of thing may humble him greatly and change the course of his life for the better.

I didn’t get past no 1. He didn’t attack anyone personally. Are u kidding me. He attacked a whole group of folks. Not just blacks. It pissed off the deaf. The handicap a whole lot of folks. This kid has done this for years. Ask Jj Ramey