<p>“For crying out loud, most of the of the posters are almost 2.5-3 times older than her.” </p>
<p>What does that have to do with anything? An 18 year old with a book contract should be given a pass for brazen plagiarism? </p>
<p>“Forgive and forget.”</p>
<p>Forgive what? KV has not admitted to her plagiarism. Had she done so, forgiveness would be in order. In the absence of an acknowledgement of responsibility, acceptance of the consequences, and some evidence of contrition, forgiveness can hardly be expected. </p>
<p>“Once again, do you get it now?”</p>
<p>Clearly not. I remain appalled by the whole affair, and quite concerned that the nature of elite college admissions actually selects for such egregious behavior and apparent lack of conscience. Perhaps your standards for personal responsibility and scholarship are less stringent.</p>