Editor:
When is a rule not a rule? Apparently when the Olympics come to town.
The U suddenly needs to allow alcohol on campus to “be good neighbors..good Olympic hosts” and to make “international guests feel more comfortable.”
For years the U has told international guests who are students and academic visitors they are not at home and must abide by Utah’s alcohol laws.
The U has hosted numerous national and international meetings and has never felt obliged to make attendees feel more comfortable by serving them alcohol.
But now that our state leaders are afraid the alcohol rules that are so important to the well being of our citizens might be viewed as ridiculous (which they are) by the rest of the world, we’ll waive them just long enough to give the world the wrong impression of Utah.
I do not agree with Utah’s liquor laws, but I don’t like selective enforcement of any law. Either stand by your principles, or admit they are wrong for everyone?not just the Olympic family.
Richard Steiner, Associate Chair, Chemistry Dept.