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Richard V. Scali, executive director of the Cambridge Licensing Commission (CLC) and liaison to the ABCC, has publicly stated, "Harvard Square has consistently been a problem spot for underage drinking." Well, at least he's competent enough to identify where Harvard College students choose to drink. But why he must focus on this aspect of the drinking culture, and why he selects Harvard Square in particular, are questions which we, unfortunately, have to answer. Scali surely doesn't intend harm, for he is trying to carry on with a decent job as a political appointee (but don't forget...
...However, Scali's police actions as well as his August declaration that the CLC "will be prosecuting each and every underage person in the court system and they will not just get community service" seem to indicate an unreasonable animus directed at college-aged drinkers. Additionally, stricter enforcement in Harvard square might create a greater hazard by driving underage drinkers (and their legal friends) off campus to drink...
...Scali said he doubts the authenticity of the alleged underage drinker's testimony at the initial hearing...
...officers followed the bartender and they specifically heard him tell [the underage patron] to 'get rid of the drink.' Then [the patron] said he didn't have any alcohol," Scali said...
...court] will review the record to see that the ABCC didn't make a capricious decision," Scali said...