The video presents a tense disciplinary hearing at Baird School, where Mr. Slade passionately defends the character and integrity of Mr. Simms, a student facing expulsion for allegedly covering up an incident. Slade criticizes the school's ethos, questioning their moral teachings and the spirit they claim to instill, arguing that the institution is nurturing an environment of betrayal rather than honor.

Slade emphasizes the importance of integrity and courage, asserting that Mr. Simms's refusal to betray his classmates exemplifies true leadership qualities. He speaks harshly against the notion of rewarding those who conform to unethical demands while punishing those who stand by their principles. Slade's emotional and vivid imagery likens the true cost of losing one's spirit and moral compass to physical injury, which deeply impacts the assembled committee.

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Key Vocabularies and Common Phrases:

1. disciplinary [ˌdɪsəˈplɪnəri] - (adjective) - Related to the enforcement of rules or conduct. - Synonyms: (punitive, corrective, regulatory)

I'm going to recommend to the disciplinary committee that you be expelled, Mr. Simms.

2. expelled [ɪkˈspɛld] - (verb) - To force someone to leave a place or organization, especially as a punishment. - Synonyms: (ejected, removed, ousted)

I'm going to recommend to the disciplinary committee that you be expelled, Mr. Simms.

3. snitch [snɪtʃ] - (noun) - A person who informs on someone else, often disapprovingly referred to as a 'tattletale'. - Synonyms: (informer, tattler, telltale)

You are a cover-up artist and you are a liar. But not a snitch!

4. crock [krɒk] - (noun) - A term used informally to indicate something that is nonsense or not true. - Synonyms: (nonsense, rubbish, baloney)

This is such a crock of shit.

5. amputated [ˈæm.pjʊˌteɪtɪd] - (adjective) - Referring to the removal of a body part, typically by surgery. - Synonyms: (severed, removed, excised)

But there isn't nothing like the sight of an amputated spirit.

6. integrity [ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti] - (noun) - The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. - Synonyms: (honesty, rectitude, principled)

And that, my friends, is called integrity.

7. courage [ˈkʌrɪdʒ] - (noun) - The ability to confront fear or uncertainty. - Synonyms: (bravery, valor, fortitude)

That's called courage.

8. principle [ˈprɪnsəpl] - (noun) - A fundamental truth that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior. - Synonyms: (tenet, doctrine, ethics)

It's a path made of principle that leads to character.

9. vessel [ˈvɛsəl] - (noun) - A container or ship; metaphorically used to refer to a conduit for something. - Synonyms: (container, ship, conduit)

You're building a rat ship here. A vessel for sea going snitches.

10. non-negotiable [ˌnɒn.nɪˈɡəʊ.ʃə.bl̩] - (adjective) - Not open to discussion or compromise, fixed. - Synonyms: (fixed, absolute, decided)

It's non-negotiable.

Scent of a Woman | "I'll Show You Out of Order!"

MR. TRASK: I'm going to recommend to the disciplinary committee that you be expelled, Mr. Simms. You are a cover-up artist and you are a liar. But not a snitch!

Excuse me?

No, I don't think I will. Mr. Slade... This is such a crock of shit.

Please watch your language, Mr. Slade. You are in the Baird School not a barracks.

Mr. Simms, I will give you one final opportunity to speak up. Mr. Simms doesn't want it. He doesn't need to labeled: "Still worthy of being a 'Baird Man.'"

What the hell is that? What is your motto here? "Boys, inform on your classmates, save your hide" Anything short of that we're gonna burn you at the stake?

Well, gentlemen when the shit hits the fan some guys run and some guys stay. Here's Charlie facing the fire and there's George hiding in big Daddy's pocket. And what are you doing? You're gonna award George and destroy Charlie.

Are you finished Mr. Slade?

No, I'm just gettin' warmed up. I don't know who went to this place, William Howard Taft, William Jennings Bryan, William Tell -- whoever. Their spirit is dead, if they ever had one, it's gone. You're building a rat ship here. A vessel for sea going snitches. And if you think you're preparing these minnows for manhood you better think again. Because I say you are killing the very spirit this institution proclaims it instills!

What a sham! What kind of a show are you guys putting on here today? I mean, the only class in this act is sitting next to me And I'm here to tell you this boy's soul is intact. It's non-negotiable. You know how I know?

Someone here, and I'm not gonna say who, offered to buy it. Only Charlie here wasn't selling.

If I were the man I was five years ago I'd take a flamethrower to this place! Out of order. Who the hell you think you're talking to? I've been around, you know?

There was a time I could see. And I have seen boys like these, younger than these, their arms torn out, their legs ripped off. But there isn't nothing like the sight of an amputated spirit There is...no prosthetic for that.

You think you're merely sending this splendid foot-soldier back home to Oregon with his tail between his legs, but I say you are executing his soul! And why? Because he's not a Baird man. Baird men.

You hurt this boy, you're going to be Baird bums, the lot of you. And Harry, Jimmy, Trent, wherever you are out there Fuck you too!

[BANGS GAVEL]

Stand down Mr. Slade! I'm not finished! As I came in here, I heard those words "Cradle of leadership" Well, when the bough breaks, the cradle will fall. And it has fallen here, it has fallen.

Makers of men, creators of leaders, be careful what kind of leaders you're producing here. I don't know if Charlie's silence here today is right or wrong. I'm not a judge or jury. But I can tell you this:

He won't sell anybody out to buy his future! And that, my friends, is called integrity. That's called courage. Now that's the stuff leaders should be made of.

Now, I have come to the crossroads in my life. I always knew what the right path was. Without exception, I knew. But I never took it. You know why?

It was too damn hard. Now here's Charlie. He's come to the crossroads. He has chosen a path. It's the right path. It's a path made of principle that leads to character.

Let him continue on his journey. You hold this boy's future in your hands, committee. It's a valuable future. Believe me. Don't destroy it. Protect it. Embrace it. It's gonna make you proud one day. I promise you.

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