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Re:College bribery scandal: students sue elite schools in cl... by hashset on Saturday March 16, 2019 @01:39PM (#19409043)
Isn't a donation (bribe) such as this itself fraud on a much more significant level? Especially for tax-funded or subsidized institutions?
Re:College bribery scandal: students sue elite schools in cl... by peteradio on Saturday March 16, 2019 @01:48PM (#19409098)
If it is and you believe it to be so, then it is on you to explain. Why should anyone take time to advance arguments against your ghostly position?
Re:College bribery scandal: students sue elite schools in cl... by btrask on Saturday March 16, 2019 @03:00PM (#19409502)
Because we're seekers of truth, not partisan sophists?

Edit to clarify: I want to know the truth, so the burden of proof is always on me. If someone doesn't have the time or energy to make a full argument, I still appreciate their input. I will try to learn from it if I can. I don't want to silence people who can't write a book on a given topic.

Re:College bribery scandal: students sue elite schools in cl... by peteradio on Saturday March 16, 2019 @03:24PM (#19409664)
I never asked for a book. This guy is making rhetorical questions equating donation to bribe. Sounds sophist to me and definitely deserving a challenge.
Re:College bribery scandal: students sue elite schools in cl... by hashset on Saturday March 16, 2019 @04:35PM (#19410104)
Apologies, I thought it was established that some donations are highly likely bribes [0]. If you're questioning that basis I certainly don't have the interest to debate that with you. Assuming you agree on this premise, then I certainly am equating these types of donations to bribes.

[0]: https://www.propublica.org/article/the-story-behind-jared-ku...