An honor system embodies the idea that one must live out and stand up for professed principles. If one sees a peer snatch a copy of Howard's End from Lamont and does not report the violation to anyone, to what extent is the observer being morally consistent if he or she recognizes that there is a fundamental problem with stealing? I believe that a majority of Harvard would acknowledge the sensibility of an honor system, both in principle and practice. I urge the community to look at UVA and heed the successful history of the program there. One should not have to consider fumbling with a laptop in the bathroom.
Robert J. Saranchak is a first-year living in Wigglesworth Hall.
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