It should punish Silver for the vast harm he has caused and the position of trust that he exploited,
deter other elected officials from the temptation towards corruption, and communicate to the public that the rule of law applies even to the most prominent of public officials.»
As schools grapple with how to
deter underage drinking at prom and
other events, some
elected officials and parents in Montgomery County are urging tougher punishments for students when they are caught, such as limiting their involvement in school activities or barring them from graduation ceremonies.