[UKAXO]

wptw,

I am confused by some of the things you say in your post.

If you "cherish the emblem of your fraternity deeply", how can it NOT bother you to see that emblem up for sale anywhere - be it on the 'Net, or in an estate sale, etc.??

I don't agree wtih your belief that a GLO pin is "no different than an engagement ring" etc...if only because in many cases, the GLO pin actually belongs to the organization , rather than the individual member, and should be returned to the GLO upon the member's death or resignation. I do not know the policy of all GLOs, so I may be wrong on a few counts here!

I do agree that it does absolutely no good, however, to send hate mail to non-members who buy these badges.

I don't really know what the solution is to end this problem of GLO pins being sold inappropriately!

I personally prefer to give my hard-earned cash to the AXO Foundation, or another worthy organization of my choice! But I, like you, applaud others efforts to recover their own GLO's badges.

Caroline