TSteven, I could not agree with you more along with justamom.
Erik and I were somewhat close contempories as it were and knew him in "THE OLD" days!
I lived and went to a college that had 21 as a drinking age, Mo. in the 60's.
Ks. did have the 18 age of drinking age so all of the Mo. people went to Ks,., not to get drunk but socialize with contempories from differnet or even the same school.
As Erik said, there was no drinking in the Houses, all of the parties were taken off campus, not by National Rules, but by common sense and Chapter Rules.
Upon going to school in Ks. I was of legal age anywhere to imbibe and did. But, if a Brother/Sister of any Greek Organization had problems, it was a code that we all take care of each other!
Todays Code seems to be diferrent, by Risk Management Insurance Cost Say!
Have times and Mores' have changed in 40 years, yes they have, but the question is, is it for the better?
Do We be our Brother/Sisters Keepers?
Saddly, it does not seem so!
Russ, it was a very good question and talking with a Man who is in a position to do something about it and getting his input was a stroke of Genius! Points out some very good points!
I have always been of the contention, that if you can go to the Military and get killed for Your Country, or Vote for whoever dictates the policies for Your Country, then why cannot you have alchohol if you so desire!