It would be good for the University community to review some of the political fervor which surrounds the issue of sexual tolerance, and specifically homosexuality. In our society, and particularly in our university, tolerance is allegedly the highest virtue. People from all different backgrounds come here, and they do so without reservation. The students of Washington University will accept you no matter who you are. Amazingly, this universal truth is ignored by many.
Personal responsibility is the highest virtue parents can hope to instill in their children.
No matter what one's background is, one simply must conform to some absolutes of society. If you attack and kill someone, you should not expect people to accept your intense course load as an excuse. I use this exaggerated analogy to show the logic of many social interest groups. This victimization politics theoretically eliminates the need in society for personal responsibility. It distorts the expectations which our society places on people.