I'll get a little more detailed for ya.
Would a marching/staff members outside the corps social activities (legal or illegal) be considered a bad influence to younger members say the age of Junior Corps eligibility? Eventhough what he/she contributes to their corps is greatly appreciated and makes that corps and the younger members better people and musicians?
Maybe that helps clarify the initial post or maybe not.
My take is that whatever goes on with a member outside of the corps is theirs and in by no means has a negative influence on what I have learned, nor should it be considered a bad influence to younger members. I've learned a lot from everyone I have marched with at the Kilties. Every piece of advice, every story I am told from guys of all different "social backgrounds". No matter what those guys do outside of rehearsal they've been there and I haven't. I will listen to every word they have say cause it can only make me better. So now you know where I stand on the topic. Responses have been great, keep 'em coming. I would love to hear from some under 21 All-Age members out there.
WWBD