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Originally Posted by adpiucf
Although the shirts are in poor taste and present the fraternity in a negative light, I find it somewhat humorous that a law student (the writer of this op/ed) is essentially calling for a ban on offensive speech (this clothing) or to ban men from the gym during certain hours. Moreover, the shirt reads, "Don't feed the sorority girls." The writer never opines she is in a sorority; rather that she is a second year law student. The message is not intended for her, and yet she is triggered. I'm offended by a lot of things, but I don't expect the world to revolve around me. She can work out at another gym if she dislikes the patrons at her current gym.
I am not condoning the message of the shirts. The fraternity was stupid to print these shirts up with their letters in the first place. I'm pretty sure that these shirts won't earn them any points with the sororities they are seeking to court for social events. According to the comments following the op/ed, there are about 20 guys in this fraternity. Not a smart PR move for them no matter how you slice it, and I have no doubt their advisers or nationals will be on their case about it after this article makes the rounds.
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I think it was more the the whole "Don't feed" message triggered her response. It reminded her of her EDNOS. Didn't matter who the target was.
Besides that, I totally agree with everything that's been said here. The author, while understandably shook up and angry, overreacted a bit.
First, I wished she didn't group the whole organization of Phi Sigma Kappa into this in the title. Maybe mention the school chapter of PSK, but not all of us. That's too much.
Second, from what I understand, a small group of men had these t-shirts. Ok, you're pissed. Have women only hours so
YOU feel better? No. You're punishing every man for the actions of some. You described the usual men as " perfectly pleasant," yet you don't want them at the gym anymore at certain times because a couple of guys ".
I understand that she might have had difficulties with her disorder, and she is recovering from it, and I do not defend the actions of my brothers. However, this is not the right way to go, banning everything to make a person feel better.
I don't know, maybe I'm overreacting just a little as well.