Snitches get stitches ?

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by fastfredracing

The rumor mill at school says random drug tests for a lot of students, anyone suspect , upon return from x mas break .
I pick him up tomorrow night .
I told him , he has the rest of his life to blaze if he so chooses . Don't fk this opportunity up . They help them get drivers licenses, and job placement in government positions upon graduation .
This is a good thing for him

You're freakin' awesome Fred

ECU wasn't like that AT ALL back in the late 70s as I disrecall ....

My parents were stricter than any Academy ... and some things are non-negotiable with me... just not a cadet...

Make stooopid rules .... college kids will break them.

Me too

Best to yer kid Fred... it's a journey brother ...

Awesome future .... his choich ... now watch

[Por_sha911]

Originally Posted by Seahawk

My Father went to West Point and this is how I was raised:



He brooked none of my substantial BS when I was growing up...and I pushed more envelopes than the Postal Service. Don't like the rules, change them.

Rather humorous in light of the recent "mistake" West Point made trying to destroy the reputation of a political appointment.

[GH85Carrera]

Snitches get stitches is the polar opposite of "see something, say something".

One or the other is wrong.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

Snitches get stitches is the polar opposite of "see something, say something".

One or the other is wrong.

Actually, they could both be right. See something, say something could be the morally right thing to do, but that wouldn't keep bad people from getting revenge.

[1990C4S]

Originally Posted by masraum

Actually, they could both be right. See something, say something could be the morally right thing to do, but that wouldn't keep bad people from getting revenge.

There's also a difference between reporting a bomb threat and reporting a classmate with a bong.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by 1990C4S

There's also a difference between reporting a bomb threat and reporting a classmate with a bong.

So you're saying it's morally wrong to report a classmate that's toking up in the dorms?

I'm not recommending that a person smoking in the dorms get reported. But we're looking for an answer that is black and white, it's probably better to report all infractions than never report any infractions.

But as I said in my first response in this thread

Originally Posted by masraum

the answer is "depends".

Does it impact me?
What is the impact to others?
What is the impact to the folks doing it vs impact of what they are doing?
etc...

[1990C4S]

Originally Posted by masraum

So you're saying it's morally wrong to report a classmate that's toking up in the dorms?

I'm saying it's a personal decision. I, personally, don't care what other people do, providing it only affects them. "If you see something, say something" is a little too rigid for me (and probably CP).

If you saw a drunk driver swerving all over the road, I'm guessing you would report it? What about someone that was speeding, running an amber light, or double parked? It's not morally wrong to report any of them.

[David Inc.]

Originally Posted by masraum

Actually, they could both be right. See something, say something could be the morally right thing to do, but that wouldn't keep bad people from getting revenge.

The authorities: See something, say something

The criminals (who might also have plants within the authorities): Snitches get stitches

I guess it says a lot about a society about how willing people are to report crimes. I know in a lot of parts of Mexico, for instance, if you see something, you didn't see **** you just keep on walking.

[3rd_gear_Ted]

Turn the table and tell your son they need to pay up or get ratted on. Squeeze them till they back down. Demand. demand & demand some more. Make them know this is not going to be easy and payback will be a *****

[KFC911]

Every situation is different for me ... I'm a walking contradiction ...

Brownsville Station '73 ...

I won't tolerate "wrong" either ...

Shades of grey ...

[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by 1990C4S

There's also a difference between reporting a bomb threat and reporting a classmate with a bong.

If I had a roommate toking on the stink weed, yea I would report it. Especially if I was kicked out for not reporting it, if he got caught. I would guess (no direct knowledge) a dorm room in 2024 is non smoking even for a cancer stick cigarettes.

[berettafan]

Back in high school the kid next to me put a cheat sheet on the back of the chair in front of him (us) right before a test. I got up and moved to an open seat that couldn’t see the cheat sheet and took the test.

Eventually the teacher saw the cheat sheet and pulled the kid out to the hall. Office visit for him. After class she held me back and complemented the way I played it.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

If I had a roommate toking on the stink weed, yea I would report it. Especially if I was kicked out for not reporting it, if he got caught. I would guess (no direct knowledge) a dorm room in 2024 is non smoking even for a cancer stick cigarettes.

I think the dorms were "no smoking" when I was there in the late 80s. But there were folks that smoked pot (guy right across the hall). I've never smoked pot or cigarettes. My parents smoked cigarettes. I'd rather be around someone smoking pot than cigarettes. (neither is better, but pot is the lesser of two evils if you have to smell it).

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

If I had a roommate toking on the stink weed, yea I would report it. Especially if I was kicked out for not reporting it, if he got caught. I would guess (no direct knowledge) a dorm room in 2024 is non smoking even for a cancer stick cigarettes.

What if your 20 year old roommate brought a 6-pack in your room?

His gf sleeps over?

A new cadet sees his underage buddy drinking on the beach during spring break .... report him or join him .?

[masraum]

Originally Posted by KC911

What if your 20 year old roommate brought a 6-pack in your room?

His gf sleeps over?

A new cadet sees his underage buddy drinking on the beach during spring break .... report him or join him .?

I used to sleep over in my GF room while her roommate was there. And her neighbors also knew I was there. One such occasion happened to coincide with a fire drill. I just made myself as flat as possible under the covers, and I was on the top bunk which I assume helped.

[LEAKYSEALS951]

Originally Posted by fastfredracing

Well, these things do work themselves out sometimes . My son said, all was good in the hood yesterday . No bullying, no threats or ****ty comments from other students .
This morning, they expelled the perp. Good stuff.
Im not sure if he did the right thing or not. I guess in this situation , it worked out for him. Hopefully the guys buds do not harrass my son any , or Ill be on the first train to WVA to dish out some street justice lols .
This thread was not so much about my sons situation, but more or less about the social/moral obligation to snitch when you see someone running afoul of the law of the land .
Me, I pretty keep the policy of minding my own business.

Glad if a solution worked itself out.
Also, your son is darned glad to be back at home.
He may not be saying it. But- He's thinking it.
Great opportunities for both of you.
Enjoy the next couple of weeks!
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