The problem are people and general perception to gather and be stupid...unfortunately VEISHEA has been that catalyst. Think, the folks who rioted for two nights in the 80s have kids here now...and the "tradition" factor is part of it, unfortunately.
I agree, step up enforcement...but then the "it's the fault of the police" crowd feel the need to blame them, etc. if there were a true calibration, the city could pass code that COULD shut things down...a weekend policy that fines a property of having more than 20 people? $10,000 fine or something crazy. Fence off campus town and require IF to get in and have 1,000 high def vid cameras to capture all action for easy follow up, etc.
To me, the problem are there will always be people who will justify why it's ok to break the law, toss beer cans at authorities, litter, etc. bottom line, some people are just selfish and also don't think. The group we saw acting stupid, I promise you many of them have friends in their fraternity/sorority that lost their events this week they planned (or their own groups they are connected with)....but are they having dialogue about how what they did is the cause of this loss or privelage? Or are they shifting blame. In the future, will people hold each other accountable?
I agree, step up enforcement...but then the "it's the fault of the police" crowd feel the need to blame them, etc. if there were a true calibration, the city could pass code that COULD shut things down...a weekend policy that fines a property of having more than 20 people? $10,000 fine or something crazy. Fence off campus town and require IF to get in and have 1,000 high def vid cameras to capture all action for easy follow up, etc.
To me, the problem are there will always be people who will justify why it's ok to break the law, toss beer cans at authorities, litter, etc. bottom line, some people are just selfish and also don't think. The group we saw acting stupid, I promise you many of them have friends in their fraternity/sorority that lost their events this week they planned (or their own groups they are connected with)....but are they having dialogue about how what they did is the cause of this loss or privelage? Or are they shifting blame. In the future, will people hold each other accountable?[/QUOTE]
I was thinking this myself. What happened after 911? A restriction of liberties - increased airport security, patriot act, email & phone surveillance, etc.. The city issues licenses to bars. Cops can check bars and stores for underage sales and drinking - especially those that don't cooperate during Veishea. No outdoor bands. There could be a city law - no one after midnight on Welch during Veishea. Vagrancy, Jay walking, public intox, noise violations. Classes could schedule mid-terms or quizzes that week. Video surveillance. Have a $100 reward for anyone providing video evidence of a crime.
I don't care much for Leath. I think he is a bookworm/bureaucrat/control freak who has probably never worn a team uniform in his life. Seems he wants to drain the human spirit and create a drone mentality. Punishing the kids, families, and alumni is really stupid. Cancelling this year because we were unprepared might be justifiable, but there are about 100 things that can be done going forward.
