Serenity

Even though Ethan wants to be a teacher, there are times that I think he would make a good lawyer — at least in the sense, that he likes to always argue, and at times, he actually makes a good point. He was pretty emphatic yesterday, when he was talking about the upcoming prom, how hypocritical they were being. The school and parents have really emphasized the “no alcohol” issue. SADD put on a “mock disaster” program this week, showing just what all is involved when a drunk driver hits someone. You can talk about it, and go into detail about the dangers, but this definately is one instance that a picture is worth a thousand words. The mock disaster showed 2 cars that had hit head on, and then the drama group was the group of “friends” that came up on the scene, and the range of emotions that goes on when something like this happens. They showed one of the boys calling 911, and what that phone call would be like, they literally brought in ambulances and the lifestar helicoptor. The fire department one of the cars apart with the jaws of life. Ethan video taped part of it, and will be posting it to his blog one of these days. When he does, I’ll let you know.

Anyway — there is definately this “no-alcohol” theme going on — and yet, they had a Margarita machine to serve non-acholoic Margaritas, and I’m sure they didn’t drink it out of paper cups. Maybe they didn’t use Riedel glasses, but I’m sure they used something that was similar to what a real Margarita would have gone it. I understand the emphasis on the “non-alcoholic” Margaritas … and yet, is that sending a mixed message. Why have it all? Just serve regular punch. Pop dispensers. I know these kids are becoming adults, and we should treat them as such, but I agree with Ethan, that it did seem to send a mixed message. Don’t drink alcohol, but here, have a drink that is very much associated with alcohol. Doesn’t make sense to me.

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