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koolaidman,
i just wanted to let you know that i know where you're coming from. it wasn't on the tke board, but i tried to comment constructively on a topic of oversensitivity about defining hazing. all i received in response is that i'm evil and i should be drawn and quartered (or something similar). i'm afraid the word itself has taken on such a negative connotation, that its tough to even talk about it objectively.
1 thing to keep in mind, if you think something is hazing, it probably is. 2 more things to ask yourslef when putting together a pledge program: 1) would i do it myself? 2) will this get us in trouble?
i've found in my relatively brief experience as a teke, that the best intentioned and light hearted activities can turn into a major cluster. sure, candidates should have to earn their letters, but there are so many worthwhile ways to have them prove their commitment... community service, their grades, and learning as much tke knowledge as humanly possible, are all things that will prove to the brotherhood that you are initiating capable young men. i have no idea if this was helpful, i really just felt it necessary to comment.
-bobby
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