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Originally posted by dzrose93:
I'm sorry, but I think to drop out of KA because of what people MIGHT think is kind of sad. My brother is a KA, and is the most fair-minded person I know. I personally know dozens of KA's from several different chapters, and I have yet to see any of them as being racist.
The fact that you were torn between KA and another fraternity is one thing. But to drop KA because of a thread on GreekChat is another entirely. I believe that your mind was probably made up that you would rather be somewhere else and the racism issue gave you a reason to leave.
Sorry, I'm not trying to be rude, but that's how I see it. No offense intended. It just really makes me mad whenever I hear people equate racism with Kappa Alpha. The fact that a famous Confederate soldier, Robert E. Lee, is honored as the fraternity's spiritual leader does not make every KA brother a racist.
***dzrose93 getting off her soapbox***
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I did not quit KA because if the race issue... that was just a small factor, and at the time I found out about it, it became the last straw. I know what you mean about not all KA's being racist. I did not drop out because of what people "might" have thought. I did not want to represent an organization that is known in certain places in our country for being racist. Racism is something I feel very strongly about. I know that not all KA's are racist, and I’m sure your brother is a cool guy, but I can't ignore the fact that race is a problem with KA... I know that no frat is perfect, but having a rep like KA is enough to make anyone take notice. You have to admit that every time you meet a new KA the thought must cross your mind... wondering if they are racist.