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Originally posted by FratAmerica
First of all, let me say that this is a good opportunity for all of us (and others) to see that hazing is a plague that affects not only fraternities/sororities, but many student groups.
Second, and perhaps most importantly, when is someone going to stand up and say enough is enough?
Do these three women appear to be emotionally or physically abused or threatened in any of these photographs?
TRUE hazing is an illegal and dangerous activity that must be dilligently addressed. At the same time, HAVING FUN is something that more of us need to engage in. Let's not criminalize or condemn the latter.
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I think almost anyone on this site would agree with your sentiment. Unfortunately GLOs are held to a
much stricter standard when it comes to hazing. This stricter standard is enforced not only by the national leadership of each GLO but by the local university officials as well. I just want all student groups to be held accountable for the same behavior. Based on the photos, I do believe the girls were enjoying themselves, however, I was always taught that being a willing participant does not change the fact that it's hazing.
While I would love to live in a world where everyone can agree where having fun ends and hazing begins, it's just too subjective for there to be a consenous. GLOs have to protect themselves from lawsuits and increasing insurance costs. The way to do that is to have a zero tolerance policy. Yes, it takes away a lot of good times but it also keeps the organizations in existance.