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Originally posted by madmax
The school isn't trying to enfore laws. They are trying to legislate morality.
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That's true. That has traditionally been one of the "jobs" that we expect our colleges to do.
This quote, from the United States "Ordinance of 1787" which chartered my Alma Mater, Ohio University, and also formed the Northwest Territory is inscribed on the campus gate:
"Religion, Morality and Knowledge, being necessary to good government, and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged."
As a parent, I believe that imparting basic morality for my children is my job, however, I also expect(ed) the schools my daughter attended and my son attends not to allow imorality to run rampant. I expect them to provide a certain degree of safety and law enforcement.
"In loco parentis," which is mentioned above, and which I've talked about several times in other threads has ebbed and flowed in the years since I started college in the mid 60's.
Because of the litigious nature of our society (also mentioned above), it seems to be making a comeback.
Students won't like that, but as long as the "sue everyone" mentality is in effect -- and, frankly, as long as people keep breaking the rules (and laws), and doing dumb things, that ain't likely to change.
And, the last time I checked, underaged drinking is still against the law...whether we/I agree with it or not.