nicolrenee1968

For the record, RHS is a magnet school with a waiting list full of intelligent kids waiting to get in. In addition to a fabulous academic program, they have a fantastic robotics program and other programs for braniacs with too much time on their hands. The cheerleaders, as with all other students, are expected to adhere to high standards of behavior and academic performance. These two otherwise smart girls made a very poor decision and are being punished by school administration as a result.

Often first offenses involving minors do not result in tickets or criminal charges unless a felony or major infraction occur, just as adults often get off with a warning when stopped for a minor offense. Usually what does happen is that the youth involved receive a serious scary talking to about the nature of their offense and what could have happened as a result. Whether that was what happened in the case of these two girls I would have no way of knowing, but I can tell you what happened with them is not inconsistent or inappropriate from what has been revealed in the news.

The best defense against teenage drinking is an involved parent. Hopefully these gils have parents who, if they weren't aware before, are now understanding of how important it is they stay more connected with their children and have given the girls other activities to occupy their time, like community service.

Yes, it may be true that people in other countries pay higher taxes. However, what you may not realize is that they have a better quality of life than we do. Do you realize that debt is almost unheard of in other countries? College is paid for in most of the high tax countries. Health care, preventative maintenance all the way through to critical care is paid for. There are other social services that we pay out of pocket for now and pay dearly for and often go into debt because of that they receive as a benefit. We pay through the nose for healthcare and receive as little benefit as the health insurance companies can possibly allow for that money, then STILL have to pay out of pocket for many expenses. Many people spend a decade paying off their college loans after they get out in the world into the earning public. I would be willing to pay higher taxes if it meant knowing I could be treated when I needed it and not have to worry about whether I could afford the care or not.