Sadly, much of Joe's staff agrees with the kid and his parents. I spent most of our walk this morning reassuring Joe that he's not a huge asshole for insisting on enforcing the standards.
If he lets the cheating cadet get away with it, Joe's punishing the cadets that didn't cheat. Why should their efforts be held to a higher standard than those of the cheater? If the cheating was on an exam, for example, why should someone who worked honestly have his grade considered comparable to the grade someone who cheated?
Stephanie, the rules are the rules. That's why they're rules.
Even if there are facts that might justify leniency, there's no right to a second chance.
I spent most of our walk this morning reassuring Joe that he's not a huge asshole for insisting on enforcing the standards.
This and the situation with Vortex make me crazy.
What Fred Said!
I don't think either of the boys have dress shoes at the moment, but they are now big footed enough that they just grab dad's when required. My part of Florida may be a bit more casual than some places.
yeah, Fred, I agree and there are no special circumstances. I mean, people like him but so what? There is a huge problem with integrity here in the program and this is just one example. Anyway, I am glad that Joe and see it the same.
After being explicitly warned not to cheat (this guy has a history), one of Joe's cadets was just thrown out of summer training for cheating.
His parents called Joe last night pleading for the kid to be given a second chance. Sadly, much of Joe's staff agrees with the kid and his parents. I spent most of our walk this morning reassuring Joe that he's not a huge asshole for insisting on enforcing the standards.
Sounds like he was already given a second chance.
Exactly. Too bad we don't have more of you here.
Heh. If Joe needs some reinforcement, have him call me. Let him know that the lurkers support him in email :)
Seriously, Stephanie. People who, in other areas of life might have very different views about certain things, agree with you and him 100%.
Ethics matter.
Yes, cheating - especially after having been caught and warned - is a big no-no. It defeats the purpose of whatever he's cheating at, he learns nothing except that he can get away with it, it punishes the other cadets, and may give some of them the idea that it's OK.
(*Insert caveat about how using video game cheats, but ONLY when not playing against anybody but the computer, may be exempt from said ethical mandates)
