I just got back from the University of Oregon. Moved my son into his freshman dorm. Great days. Wonderfully organized campus and the biological sciences curriculum looks great. Anyway...
After getting Justin moved in, my wife and I went back to our hotel and Justin stayed on campus for an evening of school sponsored events including a dance at the student union building. The dance was scheduled to end at 1:00 AM.
Shortly after midnight Justin was walking back to his dorm by himself. He tossed his empty soda bottle into a trash can. As he headed down the sidewalk toward his dorm he was stopped by a police officer who demanded to know what he was drinking. The officer was rude and intimidating. He shined his flashlight into Justin's eyes and then into the trash can. The diet Pepsi bottle was on top. Finally the officer let him continue on his way. WTF????
I asked Justin if he had been drinking alcohol, was stumbling or being loud or boisterous. No, no, no and NO. I'm pissed. He's 18 years old, thoroughly responsible and I believe him completely. Since when do officers stop citizens on the streets for random interrogations? The officer told Justin the University had a zero tolerance policy on alcohol consumption. Well, I've got a zero tolerance policy on harassment. I guess my first letter to the University is on it's way.
Here's my boy;
