<p>@Kajon-</p>
<p>Classic philosophical debate right here. Should the laws that govern us depend on who we are or what we do? Niche’s idea of the ubermensch (moral relativism) vs. moral absolutism. While I agree with you to some degree, Kajon, I don’t think the issue is that black and white. There’s always a grey area in philosophy. Look at anonymous’ post. Because s/he was “forgiven” from her/his misgivings, s/he is attending a good school and may become a leader in our society one day. Don’t mistake me for a moral relativist, but I’m definitely not as absolutist, as you appear to be.</p>
<p>And samiseoul, your post is probably the biggest slippery slope argument I’ve ever heard, and actually goes to proving golfer111’s point. Those examples are the epitome of the people who weren’t caught, which is many, many students. The OP doesn’t strike me as somebody who’s going to create a new identity and start a secret second life if they’re posting this question on CC. Furthermore, I could provide a thousand examples of college students binge drinking on campus and subsequently dying to support the point that underage drinking is serious business and should be considered as such.</p>