That spread of planes is class act. Exactly the image we want. Let's put fun and games ahead of values we are trying to impress on the students as role models.
Is it OK to toss your bag of fast food out the window of your car while driving? Seems like we are endorsing it by letting it happen. Don't worry though, those adopted highways have trash cleaning groups twice a year. But what about the hawk that was hit by a car while swooping down in traffic to kill its prey that was consuming the leftovers? Don't pick up that plastic bottle you walked by on the trail - discard yours along side it. There is a biweekly trail club that picks it up.
Maybe those of us against this simple act are trying to influence a generation to think about how their actions have consequences.
I don't see how this is still an argument that needs to continue.