BYU/St. Mary's

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Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I'll admit the comparison was a stretch, but my point still stands. One university standing up for their principles vs another that did not. I personally disagree with the BYU policy, and if their enforcement has been demonstrably sketchy, that's a different issue altogether.

And comparing the recent enforcement to McMahon 30 years ago is also not applicable, IMO, as there's just no way you can hold current administrators responsible for infractions ignored by the people running it 30 years ago.

Fair enough on the point of a university/institution standing up for their principles. I just think it is extremely unfair to compare the criminal actions of Pierce to violation of a school honor code of Davies.

I think there is evidence that suggest the inconsistency of enforcement goes far beyond the Jim McMahon example.

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

Just because there were people 25 years ago that didn't get suspended, when different people were in charge, doesn't mean it is discriminatory. All it means is that the current leaders are enforcing it and the old ones didn't. Inconsistent over time, sure...but not discriminatory.

Again, there is evidence that goes beyond some things that may have happened "25 years ago." We are all entitle to our opinions. Based on what I have seen and heard, including info from people who attended BYU, I think they have selective enforcement of their policy. And as a private institution, they pretty much have the right to do so. But it doesn't mean that I can't/won't voice my opinion on it.

But I think this thread has gone about as far down that road as is appropriate for this forum. I will say though that I find it ironic and hypocritical that a school with such a high standard on personal conduct had fans throwing debris on the court at a basketball game multiple times with seemingly no disciplinary action or public statement from the administration. I stand corrected if the latter is not the case.