The only lesson that will be learned is that the honor code is bullshit, and that despite swearing to neither lie, cheat nor steal, the consequences will be min

The only lesson that will be learned is that the honor code is bullshit, and that despite swearing to neither lie, cheat nor steal, the consequences will be minimal if they do. The lesson for those who did not cheat is that the honor code is just empty words. Their second chance is the rest of their lives. They were given a privilege and they abused it and it should rightfully be taken away.