Class Reflection
I'm glad we got a chance to talk about rioting and our schools recent history with such events in class this week. Trying to understand why and how riots are started and ways to avoid or counteract them was very interesting. Breaking up into groups and coming up with a plan to change the appeal of riots at Michigan State really made me think about the actual vs. perceived benefits and problems. I especially had a fun time trying to reenact a riot (accidentally flipping that table a little harder then I meant too). But maybe that's the point. Things get out of hand because of excitement and hype and the group mentality that go hand in hand with rioting and celebrations. The bottom line is, because things can escalate so quickly and the possibility of endangering the health and well being of those who get caught in the cross fire, the police and school have to make a point of having a no tolerance policy and really dictate the way students set their values and risks.