[dzrose93]

Originally posted by AXO Alum:
Dear Common Brotherhood Member -

I appreciate your maturity in response to my email. Saturday Night Live is really quite a remarkable program.

While I understand completely that your desire to "belong" to an organization greater than the "common people" is unfulfilled, I would like to point out what you are missing. By being nothing more than a "common" member, you are missing out on what is truly important in our lives. We have genuine friendships that are forged through sad times of bonding together -- recognizing that life isn't always going to be happy, but also recognizing that sorrows divided are easier to bear. Our friendships have grown stronger through the good times when we can multiply our joy amongst our sisters and brothers. Our community and society have benefitted through our dedication and support -- and because we work to help the "common" people, we make all people stronger. We are the ones who provide the blankets for the cold, the food for the hungry, the stars in the sky for the people who can only see them through their imaginations when we read to them. We are the champions of true brother and sisterhood because we believe in every single member -- not just those who proudly wear our letters, but those who have letters to wear proudly of their own. We are bound by other organizations bylaws - because we believe in a system of mutual respect. We may not agree with the bylaws of another organization, but we will respect them because we believe in treating others in the manner in which we wish be treated. Its the "Golden Rule" but its worth much more than any gold or precious metal. And while I do recognize that the membership of "common" people is huge, I will say that it could never be as strong as the power of even two united for a common purpose under greek letters. So you see, sir, that the pin we proudly wear as greeks is not simply a piece of jewelry to be worn with our favorite red sweater, or with our faded blue jeans. It is worn with pride always and will always reflect the pride of its membership at large. Even though it is small and weighs hardly anything, the value of it is priceless because you can not put a price on memories. Looking at that badge, the "common" person probably would think that its property to be bought and sold like any common item that has lost its place somewhere along the way. But we the sisters and brothers know its place - it belongs in the place where it will be cherished for what it is - the home of the organization is where it belongs. It will proudly be displayed as part of our history - as part of the Bond that makes us who we are. It is not common and therefore it is not for a common person, but only for those who recognize priceless treasures when they gaze upon them. It just takes someone extraordinary in spirit to understand.

Most sincerely,
An Extraordinary Member of an Extraordinary Sister/Brotherhood

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