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I've pretty much got to agree with Coramoor on this one. What reason would there possibly be to author this article if the possibility of publishing our fraternal secrets did not exist? Answer, none.
I've only been a member of our good and great fraternity since 2002, but I will definitely say that I don't like the way things have been headed as of late. The General Fraternity (and by the GF I basically mean the staff of the AO, as well as the trustees) have sought too much oversight in recent years. They are removing chapter autonomy, making us evermore like sororities. Seems like the next logical step in the progression would be to just eliminate all secrets, the way most of them have.
I've personally met a number of the gentleman who it might seem I am disparaging. Every member of the AO staff and Board that I have met is certainly a good man, however, they are also misguided by self-delusion. Unfortunately, the issues that I previously mentioned will continue to perpetuate given the appointment of our new Administrative Secretary. For the record, I have met Jud Horras and had a very serious discussion with him at 2005 Conventon. He is certainly a proponent of the current path of the fraternity, which is likely a major factor in his hiring, and will most certainly continue to maintain our current course.
Something has got to be done about all of this. You took upon yourselves the same obligations as I. Think back to that and then determine whether or not the releasing of our secrets should be allowed.
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