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I think that the PC terms of hazing have come too far. At all my NM meetings, we had active members right along side with us, refreshing their memories, and encouraging us to learn what we were to become a part of. Yes, NM are required to attend meetings to learn about their GLO, but Actives are required to attend Chapter meetings, pledging, initiation, etc.... and Actives get to do these things that NM don't... is that hazing? if it is, then I think we need to re-examine what we are doing wrong. Sure, some people will use the *term* hazing as an excuse not to do some things (like not taking quizzes...) but they are not actually being hazed. Again, Hazing in the terms stated in my national policy (and the NPC policy) I believe to be wrong. But when did learning and the process of becoming a member in the GLO of your choice become a bad thing?
I am required to go to class because attendance counts.. must be hazing...
I have to pay tuition so I can go to school.. must be hazing...
Seriously folks, I think that with a little common sense we can distinguish the diference between right and wrong, hazing and learning.
I don't have to go to class or pay my tuition, and by the same token, I had the choice to learn my GLO history and attend NM meetings... if you belive it is wrong, and you think you are being forced to do it, DON'T. Simple. It is a choice, all the same.
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