Friday Ethics Class #2, 8-10am

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Tara looks excited, as students trickle in, bouncing slightly on the balls of her feet.

"Okay, we've got a lot to get through today. Two announcements to start:

First, Teacher's Assistants have been chosen. I have a carrot - Major K! - and a stick - Angelus. If you're having trouble grasping a concept, talk to Major K!. He'll guide you through the thinking. If you think you've got a hold on it, talk to Angelus. He'll challenge your thinking, give you the opportunity to clarify your position.

Second, and related to the latter - this class is not an easy A. At some point in this course you will find yourself challenged and confronted. For many of you, that will be today. If you walk out of this classroom before class is over, and without checking it with me, I may be understandably upset. However, I recognise that if you get angry or upset, you may need some time alone, or away from the group. To that end, I present to you the Emo Closet Time Out Room." She walks to the back of the classroom and opens the door to what previously was a supply cabinet. Inside is what looks very much like a white padded room. "This room is soundproofed. You can cry, scream and punch things all you want, and I will not penalise you for leaving the class or the discussion. Major K! or I will come to check on anyone who goes to the Emo Closet Time Out Room, in case you need help or support. Feel free to tell us to leave you alone.

Now, we've got our first debate to hear, a discussion topic to... um, discuss, and your first out of class assignment. Which you are going to kill, or at least seriously maim, me for giving you.

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Re: Assignment briefing

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"See?" Angelus said. "Assumptions again."

Angelus sat forward, dropping any appearance of antagonism. "Cam, I don't give a flying fuck if you approve of slavery or not. I am a TA in this class, however, which means I do give a flying fuck if you think. You heard the teach. I'm the stick. I see or hear anyone in this class spouting out words on automatic pilot I will call them on it. Doesn't matter if it's anti-slavery or pro-vampire.

"Now seeing as I've got nothing against you personally I don't mind backing off long enough to give you the hint that you are not using your brain with this. Which is okay, because from what I'm hearing nobody else is either. But if I, the guy who wrote those rules, am telling you you're not looking at them correctly... it might not hurt to think about why."

Angelus gave him a wink.

[ooc: I hear you. Stupid sinuses. Almost lunch here so feel free to either reply whenever or assume they went on to other conversations.]

Re: Assignment briefing

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Cameron sighed. "I know you're just doing your job in this and I appreciate all the work you guy put into this. But when you raise a subject like this, you have to expect people to respond with their gut first. Especially for people who have experience with it."

He frowned and looke over to where Janet and Liz were talking. Janet was clearly not happy with this and he could only imagine how Vala would think about this whole assignment. "And be it gut or brain, I can't justify this to myself. I'm sorry." he shrugged. "I still want to talk with Lisa first, but chances are I'll just pull out of this one."