There must be easier ways to make a living besides spanking drunk, unruly college students at two in the morning. Increasing levels of animosity toward Public Safety officers deserve attention. Let’s face it: whether you’re a member of the administration or a ‘still-getting-drunk-every-weekend’ frosh, nobody really likes the drinking policy. Transforming a loosely enforced suggestion to a mandate from the gods of the state has been a straining challenge for all involved. Rebellion, as a part of human nature, was present before the birth of satanic, mind-controlling Rock n’ Roll. In the final examination, the Elvis pelvic-thrust is identical to the same ideals embodied by our founding fathers. They knew when it was time to throw off their powdered wigs, forego their make-up, and get down and dirty with the freedom-hating, “evil” Brits. Granted, these political activists probably consumed more alcohol on a daily basis than the average Wesleyan student, but that made them no less annoying to King George, who was Director of Public Safety at the time. Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous Blue Book codes, or to take arms against a sea of troubles, and by opposing, pass out in a pool of vomit - remains to be seen. Above all, we should remember that the average public safety officer is just doing his job. They work hard for their money. They don’t make the rules, they just enforce them. Most likely, they would rather be drinking. Dealing with those violent babies too weak to hold their own liquor (throwing a temper tantrum instead) is a tough job. God knows these officers could probably use a few cold ones. With this in mind, the Argus wishes to declare next week “Appreciate a Public Safety Officer Week.” Stop by and get to know one if you don’t already. Bake them a cake, deliver them a bottle of wine, or just say hello. You may make a new friend, or even a new drinking buddy (off-duty, of course). In the true style of Elvis the Pelvis, we should all give Public Safety a big, “Thank you, thank you very much.” And no, the Argus does not condone underage drinking, or, for that matter, any other evil behavior.






 
 

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by George Obulutsa '03