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Your point about higher education in general is valid and there’s truth in it. I know way too many of these rule followers in my community.

But I’m not sure there’s anything inherently wrong with this medical oath. (The bigger problem is everyone at this graduation performatively wearing masks even though they are in a large outdoor space. It was obviously filmed a few years ago, probably 2020 or 2021).

There are a lot of trigger words in this oath for the right, I get that - systems of oppression, equity, equitable, etc.

But I don’t think they are speaking to what many would suggest (DEI, Trans rights).

They are speaking to the sordid past practices of medical studies performed on minority groups, forced vaccinations of prisoners, discriminatory testing and more. In fact they are speaking against many of the same things that RFK and the like claim to be fighting against. They are taking an oath to correct those bad practices and to approach science and medicine with integrity. That’s my take, anyways.

FEW_BTC 3mo ago

Thanks verly - always respect and appreciate your takes and comments.

I've had a lot of exposure to how public health and medical facilities are run. My wife has been a nurse for 30+ years and is currently a nurse manager in a hospital. There are DEI programs that are budgeted out ten years... the things she reports back blows my mind... one item that came up was stocking beer and marijuana in the covid tents for the homeless... to make them feel more at home... etc. 🙃

Regardless, when I heard the oath, it felt like in your face woke to me. I've been in similar situations where two national anthems are played to start the ceremony. That kind of thing fries me, and I would love to walk out, but my wife would kill me. Equity no longer means treat everyone fairly... imo, it's cloaked communism... ie. the protected class didn't begin at the starting line, so society needs to take from the haves and give to the have nots. I'm not a fan. But your take on the oath is positive, and the points you raise are valid, and if true, I would support it.

Unfortunately, that class of students, who have likely benefited from DEI benefits and will probably embrace future DEI programs, now works in hospitals and clinics, fully supporting covid vaccinations... so much for do no harm, right?

Peace

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verly 3mo ago

Yes, I completely believe your anecdotes, which I also find appalling.

I watched DEI initiatives destroy the public schools where I live - to the point where we had to pull our kids out and put them in private schools - which is not something I ever envisioned or wanted to pay for.

The school district went as far as cancelling all advanced placement programming because it “makes minority students feel bad”. They stopped grading kids. Stopped assigning homework. Stopped making kids accountable in any way. It’s been pure madness.

And the teachers have farmed out all of their curriculum work to iPad apps.

So the stories from your wife all track.

FEW_BTC 3mo ago

I hear you my friend... many people looking to do good and effing up the system in the process. I'm all for equal opportunity... it's when people push for equal outcomes that they lose me. Bell shaped curves are real. :)