Quote:
Originally posted by Jody
To the men of Omega, as I said to you my last week of PLEDGING, Good Evening most noble Greeks. As I approach 20 years of having 20 pearls I marvel about the changes in greekdom that have occured. One of the things I find most interesting is the fact an issue that I feel is most appropriately discussed within the confines of our respective organizations is held in an open forum. How can anyone who is not a member have an opinion about a process, that quite frankly, is none of their business. To my fellow Greeks, is the best way for a discussion regarding an issue that is near and dear to OUR HEARTS?
Just the thought of an almost old school AKA.
|
Jody, the difference is that people, GDIs got to see you pledge. Outsiders saw you walk in line, greet in public, dress alike, and they knew who was on line before the probate. There was no mystery, no shroud of secrecy about the process. Everyone knew what went on. Now, its anybodies guess as to what goes on and that is what causes problems. The confusion is within everyone. I do agree that non-greeks should not have an opinion on what does or does not constitute a "process", but an exchange of thoughts and ideas never hurt anyone. Personally, I don't care who is looking, I will always extol the virtues of my process (without revealing too much of course).
BTW, I have seen old school AKAs pledge. According to todays rules, Coretta Scott King could be brought up on hazing charges. I have seen Ivies marching in line, dressed in green tams and tan trench coats greet her in public, in unison, in front of an auditorium of 5000 people and then made to serenade her. Of course this was done in the 80's and was not considered hazing. See the confusion?