D.C. Wolverine

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39 weeks 1 day ago I'm in Virginia

I'm in Norther Virginia, about twenty miles from the epicenter, and we were shaking for a solid 10-15 seconds. A small one hit at first that lasted for about 5 seconds, and then the big one hit about 30 seconds later. Building are fine, but there have been a lot of traffic incidents.
1 year 11 weeks ago True

I would agree that most people aren't that happy in high school, and that part of it was figuring out who I was. But I used own free will to chose the thing that made me happy, and that was my religion. And I would argue that I had the strength within myself, but that my religion was what showed me that I had that strengh. If anything it gives me more free will, not less. 
1 year 11 weeks ago Indoctrinated?

I respect your opinion, but I do not think that I am indoctrinated. I go to BYU, and I am a member of the LDS church because I want to be. I chose this of my own free will because I believe it and it makes me happy. Before I got to college I was just like every other non-Mormon high school kid. I had time to "enjoy my youth"  and honestly I wasn't happy. So am I really indoctrinated if my religion makes me happier than anything else in my entire life?

I know that I am not supposed to talk about religion on this board, but I really fealt like I needed to get my side of the story out. I am truly sorry if I offened anyone.
1 year 11 weeks ago It's the same for everyone

The Honor Code is the same for everyone; both athletes and regular students are treated equally. While it is true that bad stuff still happens on campus, it is nowhere near is bad as at most schools. 

The reason that it may seem like athletes are held to a higher standard is that they are just in the public spotlight. As the name implies, most of the Honor Code stuff is up to you to report. I don't really think athletes are treated differently, you just don' hear about the regular students who are kicked out (I know of a few myself).

The Honor Code definitely has a way for you to learn from your mistakes. For minor offenses you are just put on probation. Even with larger offenses it is very difficult to be kicked out of school forever, with the exception of if you committed a crime. Even if you are suspended or kicked out of school, there is usually a way for you to eventually work your way back.

It is also not true that non-LDS athletes are told that it isn't as strict for them. It is just as strict for everyone, LDS or not. None of the coaches would ever purposely represent it that way either. Everyone knows exactly what is expected of them when they sign with BYU.

I know this was long, but I hope it answers some of your questions. And feel free to ask any more. I don't mind explaining things.
1 year 11 weeks ago Thank You

Thanks. I really just fealt that people should get a point of view of someone close to the situation. I have a huge amount of respect for Brandon for admitting what he did. I wouldn't want my personal life talked about all over the country.
1 year 11 weeks ago I agree. I really appreciate

I agree. I really appreciate everything that you have been saying all throughout this thread. I'm not offended by the comments that some posters here have made. Honestly, you really just get used to taking abuse from people. I just really fealt like I needed to get my point of view (and the point of view of most BYU students, alums and fans) out in the open. 
1 year 11 weeks ago I appreciate that

Thank you. I really appreciate your comments. It's really killing me to watch my school and religion mocked in the national media all day. I really appreciate you, and everyone else who stood up for us. 

The way I look at it, I don't judge anyone else for their lifestyle, so why judge mine? It isn't draconian or restrictive at all. I honestly barely even notice it. It isn't any different than the rules that a faithful member of our church would live by. 

And I know that many people here were defending BYU and the LDS church. It was still extremelly frustrating to watch my fellow Michigan fans bash something that means so much to me. But I know that it was a small minority, and I really appreciate your comments. Thank you
1 year 11 weeks ago I'm a BYU student

So I'm a BYU student, and I am really proud of my school for a university sticking to what it believes in. I would rather have the basketball team lose every single game than root for a team that doesn't keep the Honor Code. Our honor is more important than winning games.

And for all of you that say that it isn't fair, he knew what he was getting into coming to BYU. He went to Provo High, twenty seconds across the street from campus. I don't care if you think that we're backwards, it is what it is. The Honor Code helps us to live our religion to the best of our abilities, and it really isn't that bad. And I don't really think a critiscism of the LDS religion is really an acceptable topic of discussion on this board. 

We all feel terrible for Brandon. I've met him before, and he's an awesome guy. He just made a mistake, and now the entire country knows about it.  I respect him that he was a big enough man to admit that he made a mistake, even with all that's riding on him this season. We still love him here in Provo. 
1 year 14 weeks ago I am!

Well I'm Mormon, actually at BYU right now, so that makes two of us. Also watching Jimmer play live is awesome. Some of the stuff he does, like those forty foot threes, are just insane.
1 year 26 weeks ago Nope. It means DC as in

Nope. It means DC as in Washington DC. I grew up in DC and my family still lives in the area. 
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