[Blackwatch]

I think that swamp thang's advice is well stated. You must understand that increasingly, stepshows are being promoted by people who are not in the NPHC and basically see them as ways to make money with no respect to tradition, heritage, and culture. With that being said, know the parameters of the show going in. The 411 said it best when she stated that we have a new generation of "greeks" that have no clue on tradition. They would rather see "chip-n-dales " rather than true, all out, "just put on the letters and step" shows with no music, just boots, chants, and sweat. Know this going into the show, and do not be surprised with the outcome of the show. With that being said....

I have to defend the my brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha who were acosted by the act of protest by the members of Omega Psi Phi. Men of Omega, understand this, your gripes, while valid, should have been handled with the organizers of the step show, not by trying to publically display your protest at the expense of the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha. Let's keep in mind that we should in all things respect our repsective legacies and carry ourselves and treat each other with respect at all times. You may also have a valid way of appealing by wanting an NPHC hearing. I think that this is a great idea. I think what we are seeing here is a bastardization of the image of all NPHC oranizations, with the appropriation of our image by people who are not aware of our heritage. We have to protect against this, whether it be by copyrighting certain symbols and paraphernalia, on down to only participating in NPHC sponsored step shows where vulgarity (masked as crowd response) will not be valued as a criterion in the judging. We have to reclaim our image, our heritage, and our culture as NPHC members and not take our frustrations out on each other.
Respectfully,
Blackwatch!!!!
P.S.
By the411...

I honestly think that the actual FIGHT was instigated by the Alphas who opted to be reactive rather than proactive. Once the check was seized and torn, the onus fell upon the step show committee to see to it that the Alphas were compensated. But, of course, they (the Alphas) reacted as they did in an effort to not be “punked” by the Bruhs.

This was obviously logic inspired (or blinded) by Coleman Love
How would you expect any man to respond to this? While you admit that the tearing of the check was wrong, you actually believe the Alphas instigated the fight? Let's be reasonable now.

I think Doggystyle82 said it best...

First and foremost, the Bruh who snatched the check and tore it up was wrong. There would have been no fight nor a subsequent suspension if he had acted in a mature fashion.