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Originally posted by hoosier
"The members most involved as hazers and demanding respect and servitude are usually the brothers least likely to be respected and admired by the pledges when they become members."
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That is probably the truest statement I've ever read in regards to hazers and the best explanation as to why some people continue to haze. I'm going to pass it on to my chapter.
I'm a firm believer that hazing in any form serves no purpose and for the life of me cannot understand why some people perpetuate it. How does hazing make someone a stronger member? How does being demeaning, hurtful, dangerous, intimidating, fill in the blank make the bond to the organization stronger? But let's be honest here, I rarely hear hazing actives defend themselves by saying it makes for a stronger brother/sisterhood. More times than not, it's a case of turn about is fair play. They did it to me, now it's my turn to do it to someone else.