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<p>And I imagine tattling on a friend and his cheating ways on a school paper is part of the intensive training required for the position?
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<p>Yes, it is. I have taken an oath to uphold my college's honor code, which includes not tolerating other cadets lying, cheating, or stealing. Of course, I would try to resolve the issue by going to the other person first, but I am required to take action. My college takes the honor code seriously. If I saw someone cheat and decided to ignore it, we would both be dismissed. It is that serious. It is not about a grade on a paper. It is about integrity; not just the cheater's but your's as well.</p>
<p>The</a> Gazette: Air Force Academy</p>
<p>To the OP, it is not your fault that your friend was denied acceptance. The blame lies squarely on his shoulders. I'm sure he can find some other place to recieve an education, if he so chooses.</p>