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Reed has existed for more than 100 years. For at least half that time, drug use was not very prevalent on American college campuses. I think it is entirely consistent with a campus culture marked by toleration, and a certain edgy quality, to raise concerned voices about substance abuse. If that’s already happening, then good.
I never suggested making all dorms substance free. I certainly would not suggest doing so by fiat. What I am suggesting is that, if you agree with me that substance abuse is a serious problem on college campuses, and you are determined not to use them yourself, then you have a right to make your voice heard. You have a right to request, and would be taking a positive step by insisting, that enough substance-free dorm space be made available for all who want them (if it is not available already). You have a right to make others aware that this option exists and to try to increase the demand for it. I’m talking about positive peer pressure and market demand.<br>
I did not leap to that conclusion. That was the point of my parenthetical question mark in post #23.</p>