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Oh for fsk sake...
Two parties are the target of this rant... followed by an example of what these people are moving away from instead of striving to be...
First one involves Sophie Currier, a medical student at Harvard who is suing the National Board of Medical Examiners concerning her exams.
Here are two articles concerning her case. Read them, then come back here.
Article one, article two
Now, she has already somehow managed to get the board to allow her to take the exams in two sessions instead of one due to her conditions involving dyslexia and ADHD. Now she wants extra break times as she is a breastfeeding mother, and needs to pump milk during the exams.
As you can see, a judge has already said, "Uh... no. You can't have the extra time. Deal."
So Sophie, let's take a look at a few points:
1. You have already managed to alter the test-taking conditions due to an officially-recognized disability. Good, fine, no problems there. However, last time we checked, breastfeeding wasn't on the list of disabilities. No extra points for you. Be grateful they're accomodating you that way.
2. You are allowed to bring in a pump to collect your milk during your breaks. Be happy they granted you that.
3. You complain that the conditions of the exam are unfavorable and uncomfortable to someone in your condition. Let me tell you something... I have moderate-level ulcerative colitis. One of the more annoying symptoms of this is the need to use the bathroom more frequently than a normal person. However, I can make every attempt to get through this, including not eating for a while before the exam, and, if need be, wear Depends in case of an unforeseen accident. Does my condition make taking the exams unfavorable? Not especially. Uncomfortable? You betcha. But you know what? If I wanted to get certified and I knew that I had to take the exams, I'd suck it up and do it. UC isn't on the list of disabilities (as far as I'd wager), so I doubt I'd be able to get the same treatment you already received for the first go-round in the courts.
In other words, you have two options. The first option available is that you stay home and take care of the child. The tests are offered on a regular basis. You can catch the next one. The second option is to suck it up and take what they've already given you in this situation. They gave you the inch, don't take the mile.
(Note: I have nothing against mothers who breastfeed their children. Absolutely nothing at all. Gods bless them all, every one.)
Now, on to these high school students in Hanover, NH. Read about them here.
So, with these lovely future members of society being arrested for B&E, the parents are all up in arms, stating that their kids were forced into stealing the tests out of the teacher's office because the tests were too hard.
Allow me to reiterate -- the tests were too hard.
Apparently, not only the kids believe that they should be excused from feeling the rewards of hard work and study, but their parents believe this as well... that they should be coddled with easier tests, less work, and therefore less responsibility.
Fine, then you folks can support these kids for the rest of their lives when they can't go to college and/or get a decent job, all because you whined that their tests were too hard.
I've got a few words for these kids: Study... Hard work... The outcome will make you feel better. If it's too hard, suck it up, and do it.
Now, for something more uplifting, and in shows the opposite of the above stories.
Double-amputee back on the California Highway Patrol.
This officer lost both of his legs in an accident, and underwent a year of recuperation which included intense PT for two hours a day. His goal was to get back on the force.
He knew what he would be up against. He knew it would be tough. He knew that the odds may not be in his favor.
What did he do? He did 100 yards in under 20 seconds -- on two prosthetic legs -- and passed the physical fitness test.
Did he whine? No.
Did he try to get the standards changed just for him? No.
Did he feel it was too hard, so he'd cheat his way out of it? No.
He sucked it up, did what he had to do, and is now reaping the rewards of his hard work.
Now, if that med student and those high schoolers could just take a step back and look at Officer Remmel... and just think about what they're doing...
End of rant.
First one involves Sophie Currier, a medical student at Harvard who is suing the National Board of Medical Examiners concerning her exams.
Here are two articles concerning her case. Read them, then come back here.
Article one, article two
Now, she has already somehow managed to get the board to allow her to take the exams in two sessions instead of one due to her conditions involving dyslexia and ADHD. Now she wants extra break times as she is a breastfeeding mother, and needs to pump milk during the exams.
As you can see, a judge has already said, "Uh... no. You can't have the extra time. Deal."
So Sophie, let's take a look at a few points:
1. You have already managed to alter the test-taking conditions due to an officially-recognized disability. Good, fine, no problems there. However, last time we checked, breastfeeding wasn't on the list of disabilities. No extra points for you. Be grateful they're accomodating you that way.
2. You are allowed to bring in a pump to collect your milk during your breaks. Be happy they granted you that.
3. You complain that the conditions of the exam are unfavorable and uncomfortable to someone in your condition. Let me tell you something... I have moderate-level ulcerative colitis. One of the more annoying symptoms of this is the need to use the bathroom more frequently than a normal person. However, I can make every attempt to get through this, including not eating for a while before the exam, and, if need be, wear Depends in case of an unforeseen accident. Does my condition make taking the exams unfavorable? Not especially. Uncomfortable? You betcha. But you know what? If I wanted to get certified and I knew that I had to take the exams, I'd suck it up and do it. UC isn't on the list of disabilities (as far as I'd wager), so I doubt I'd be able to get the same treatment you already received for the first go-round in the courts.
In other words, you have two options. The first option available is that you stay home and take care of the child. The tests are offered on a regular basis. You can catch the next one. The second option is to suck it up and take what they've already given you in this situation. They gave you the inch, don't take the mile.
(Note: I have nothing against mothers who breastfeed their children. Absolutely nothing at all. Gods bless them all, every one.)
Now, on to these high school students in Hanover, NH. Read about them here.
So, with these lovely future members of society being arrested for B&E, the parents are all up in arms, stating that their kids were forced into stealing the tests out of the teacher's office because the tests were too hard.
Allow me to reiterate -- the tests were too hard.
Apparently, not only the kids believe that they should be excused from feeling the rewards of hard work and study, but their parents believe this as well... that they should be coddled with easier tests, less work, and therefore less responsibility.
Fine, then you folks can support these kids for the rest of their lives when they can't go to college and/or get a decent job, all because you whined that their tests were too hard.
I've got a few words for these kids: Study... Hard work... The outcome will make you feel better. If it's too hard, suck it up, and do it.
Now, for something more uplifting, and in shows the opposite of the above stories.
Double-amputee back on the California Highway Patrol.
This officer lost both of his legs in an accident, and underwent a year of recuperation which included intense PT for two hours a day. His goal was to get back on the force.
He knew what he would be up against. He knew it would be tough. He knew that the odds may not be in his favor.
What did he do? He did 100 yards in under 20 seconds -- on two prosthetic legs -- and passed the physical fitness test.
Did he whine? No.
Did he try to get the standards changed just for him? No.
Did he feel it was too hard, so he'd cheat his way out of it? No.
He sucked it up, did what he had to do, and is now reaping the rewards of his hard work.
Now, if that med student and those high schoolers could just take a step back and look at Officer Remmel... and just think about what they're doing...
End of rant.
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don't even get me started on the kids breaking and entering a school with larceny, (which I believe is a felony) nevermind subsequently cheating, and their well to do parents think their little darlings "made a tiny mistake" and shouldn't be punished. WHAT. THE. HELL.