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I never thought I'd say this, but I'm afraid that I have to side with Coramoor (and EE-BO) on this one.
Although I agree that the chapter house should be a place of respect and reverence where it is due (ritual), it also the home and place of comfort for the residents. If a brother is of the legal age (21 years old) to purchase and consume alcohol, then it should be his right to do so. I will, however, stress that it will be important for the chapter's culture to be one of vigilance and action should someone's behavior get out of hand. Our goal is teach our young men how to be responsible adults. How can you do that if you prevent them from experiencing or being shown how to do that?
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BQP est. 1839
"There is a destiny that makes us brothers, No one goes his way alone;
All that we send into the lives of others, Comes back into our own."
~ Edwin Markham
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