For hazing, if you won't take the ethics side, consider the economic side. Millions of dollars are being payed in settlement against the National Organizations, the Schools, and each individual members. THose millions of dollars could have been used for programs to make the chapter better. Such as computers for the house, seminars for seniors to get a job, etc. For the schools, the potential are great. And members, well, you won't get what you always wanted. It will probably forced you into bankruptcy.
Insurance premium are extremely high. In fact, we are put in the same category as Bars and other high risk groups. I don't know what the premiums currently are, but when I was active, we were paying around $60 per man. That is an extra $60 that I don't have. Plus national and local dues. It's a big bite in my finance. I don't regret it, but wish it could be lower.
Due to higher premiums and settlement, the biggest threat to GLOs aren't administration, it's economic. The way we are going, pretty soon it'll be cheaper to own a BMW then to join a fraternity. And guess which one most people would choose. GLOs will be bankrupt unless this unethical and illegal practices are eliminated. I'm not talking bout little stuff like making 'em wear pins, I'm talking bout the high risk such as running through the campus with only boxers in sub-zero temperature. Basic philosophy: If you won't let your sons or father do 'em, don't tell somebody else to do it.
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