In both principle and reality I agree with BYU's right to have a code and enforce it. Many intuitions have such a moral code including a couple I have been or am currently affiliated with.
There have been numerous cases I am sure where the code of BYU has been enforced quickly and directly and in a timely manner. Here, in this instance, there is a reasonable call to question certain elements of this case.
I will state unequivocally and for the record for all to see that Chad Hardy's actions do indeed violate the BYU code of conduct. There is no question in that.
The question is how it was done, it's timing and possible ramifications in the academic sense mainly do to factors beyond BYU's full control, those being licensing and accreditation as well as legal issues in the public court system.
This is not Mormon bashing, if a Methodist College had done the same thing (and they have) it too would be “problematic” in several key areas and I would also question those even of my own faith who would claim a “slam dunk” for the Church.
You claimed wishful thinking earlier, well it can cut both ways, and does until the gavel is dropped that last time, if it goes that far.
Tone the sensitivity down a notch or two and do something new for a change, actually read the post made, even by us so called “antis”, you may learn something new, and be surprised that it is not all “attack”...
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Now you are teaching that it is problematic for a school to hold a student to his word, to his contract.
You must also be saying, by the definition of what you have said, that it is not problematic for a person to lie, cheat, and steal.
Praising lack of honer can only be called praising lack of honer, and you are saying that honer is of no value.
You wily GENTILE!
Of COURSE you criticize!!!
ANYthing you post that does NOT support EVERYTHING our beloved Organization® (or one of it's many tentacles) does, is CRITICISM!!!
--MormonDude(Oh... Wait!! I think that only applies to us Temple Recommended MORMONs...)