Everywhere you go there will be a set of rules. But when do rules reach too high of an extreme? I feel that in the book The Unlikely Disciple, Liberty had a radical amount of rules to follow, in order to live your life “the liberty way”. But on the other hand, in order to maintain a superior status such as that, a large set of strict rules is necessary. I feel that the students at Morningside would have a completely different outlook on the rules and guidelines here if they were to read this book, or live out an experience such as Kevin did.
For example, many of our professors use profanity throughout their lectures, while at Liberty if a student were to use profanity; they would be reprimanded and most likely presented with a large fine. Now, can you imagine signing and checking out every time you leave campus? I know some of us take our Wal-Mart trips for granted after hearing that rule! I feel that some of the rules invaded on personal space. For example, Morningside students complained about one or two room checks throughout the year, where at Liberty your room was checked at least three times a week, and had to be clean.
I feel that if I was in Kevin’s position I would have a hard time adjusting to certain rules. We were all brought up and raised to believe what our parents believe, and act in the manners they consider appropriate. Our parent’s rules and expectations differ from person to person, but can you imagine changing every aspect of your life’s guidelines just to fit into an experiment such as this?
Each of us needs to take this adjustment into individual perspectives. We need to begin looking at the bright side of the rules that have been placed before us, while taking the time to be thankful for the freedom we are granted as individuals preparing our futures.