<p>sorghum and i interpret the “life isn’t fair” comments differently. Most of what I have seen here using that phrase is meant to say the phrase cannot be used as a defense. I don’t think it has been used here only to mean- <em>too bad kid</em>. If it is true some teachers are less strict, less caring, or less observant, that may not be fair, but it isn’t a defense to cheating.</p>
<p>So sorghum gives permission to use Wiki as a source, but some teachers don’t? Is that fair?</p>
<p>Perhaps if this student wants to do his part to make things more fair, then after his hearing, he can lobby the school/school board to set up specific, written regulations. Then he can be proud to say he did something to make what he sees as an unjust circumstance fair for all.</p>
<p>Having a disciplinary meeting is where both sides present their case and then the punishment is meted out, if any is justified.</p>