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Originally Posted by EE-BO
I think this is a good time to remember these are two separate issues.
Tyler's death was an unforunate tragedy with known circumstances that happen periodically to Greeks and non-Greeks alike. This does not excuse potential liability of any of a number of persons for any role in this specific situation, but this particular event was not the direct result of something unique to Greek Life.
The hazing is another matter entirely- and that is the business of the chapter, SAE and the appropriate city authorities to deal with.
What bothers me is local media making use of Tyler's death to attack the hazing issue. It adds a sensationalistic edge to a legitimate issue facing all Greeks and it plays on the stereotype of the evil frat guy.
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You know as well as I do how the media (The Statesman, etc.) in Austin treats Greeks. They present articles and information with an extreme amount of bias and a general disdain for everything associated with us, especially the fraternities.
It's been an extremely long and difficult ordeal, we hope to get it resolved soon.