Sept. 15's editorial ("The drinking game") states that, "Fraternities and sororities foster values like maturity and independence in their members when they function more or less autonomously." However, Greek organizations have self-policed themselves for decades, with little effect, on the issue of underage drinking. It's about time universities and colleges paid more than lip service and the easy blind eye to alcohol and its abuse on campuses. My respects to Cornell - a university that enforces both its values and the law.
Tara Smith Whitworth\nParent of class of 2014 student
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