BSO Bad

I seriously believe that we ought to reconsider our participation in BSO this year. I find it morally appalling that we willfully contribute each year to the total squander of food. How much do you think BC wastes annually on this event-- $200? $300? More? At any rate, any amount is ethically questionable. Such practices are simply socially objectionable especially when there are families in our very own community who struggle daily to put food on their tables. We promote ourselves as philanthropic-- committed to community service and outreach; this mission seems to be incompatible with the values portrayed within BSO. Granted that there is little direct harm caused by such an exploitation of food, however what’s paramount are the intangible ethical questions. The ill use of food evokes a sense of social elitism, a stereotype the business school is frequently wrongfully accused of. However, there is really no adequate defense for the abuse and misuse of such resources demonstrated in BSO. I have participated in BSO for the past 2 years and have not realized the gravity of the situation until recently.