The level of police control regarding parties and noise violations has reached a level of absurdity and the new anti-drinking game initiative serves only to harm an already poor student/police relationship.

The wording of the existing law leaves too much to police discretion.

Last spring, I received a noise violation to the tune of $250 with just eight people in my Cedar Village apartment while watching music videos and playing beer pong at a moderate volume.

Where does the insanity end?

The intent to keep large parties to a minimum is an idealized situation that masks the ability of police officials to abuse their power if they choose.

We have seen what the new laws have done to tailgating, and outlawing drinking games outdoors serves no purpose except to further empower law enforcement officials.

The student community at MSU is one of the many reasons why I am proud to be a Spartan and outdoor games provide a great opportunity for neighbors to interact.

Lawmakers must not be allowed to continue these restrictive shenanigans and need to respect the students' right to assemble which, last time I checked, is guaranteed by the First Amendment.

Chris Wyzlic
2005 graduate