This 'all or nothing' rule is an example of be careful what you ask for. It's analogous to the zero tolerance policies on school campuses where a student who has a butter knife accidentally left in their car because they were helping grandma move (actual case) being punished the same as another student who brings a weapon to school with intent is ridiculous. I'm not saying Gordon doesn't deserve his punishment, but if an appeals process proves the offense is mitigated by other circumstances then the punishment should be adjustable.

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