A while back I was involved in a small gathering in my own dorm room where the consumption of alcohol was taking place by many college students under the legal drinking age limit. Although I was not drinking, the fact that I was socializing and allowing this to take place in my room put me under the position of a facilitator. This position is just as problematic as if I were to actually consume alcohol myself. The residential life handbook states that alcohol consumption in the dorms must involve only people above the legal drinking limit and may only be done behind closed doors in the dorm room. The reason for this rule is the topic at hand.The student handbook discusses many concepts regarding alcohol consumption in the dorms and in college and adult life in general. It says specifically that people under the age of twenty one are not allowed to consume, posses, or provide any alcoholic beverages according to Oregon law. Clearly I was involved in one of these because it was occuring in my room, so regardless of whether I was even in the room at the time, it remains my responsibility because it is where I reside. These are all simple issues and fairly clear cut. I admit to, and have taken responsibility for my actions ever since it first occured, but what is not as clear cut is the definite severity of my actions. Many would argue that any normal friend would not tell a group of people involved in the consumption of alcohol in their room to stop it because it is awkward and may cause tension between you and friends. Well, this is all true but the reality is that no one has control over alcohol, and although there are many arguments that say "well I can live my life well and become who I want to be, with a few drinks every now and then." And this is true. However, it does not add anymore than it takes away and in that respect is more of a burden than a benefit. I am not against alcohol. I choose not to drink for reasons beyond anyone,...
