I tried to refrain from posting on this topic, but as usual, I couldn't help myself. I will try to keep this brief.
You cannot miss or begin to comprehend something that you've never had. If you pledged, you hold that near and dear to your heart and you don't understand how others who did not go through a process can foster the same voracity and passion that you have for your org. On the other hand, those that did not pledge have no experience on which to base their current opinions and could not possibly begin to understand what pledging means. You can't make an apple understand what it means to be an orange.
I say all that to say that this is discussion is a moot point. Whatever route you took should be a very personal and private matter. No need to get defensive about something that you can't even relate to.
For those that feel that pledging is the only way, I say lobby for change. Instead of downing the current system, let's come up with a feasible way to implement those factors that we know are pertinent to a successful process. Until then, be grateful for the opportunity that you had and look for ways to better relationships with those that may not fully understand what sisterhood/brotherhood is all about.
And Soror Taykimson, I feel you 100% on presenting a united front, on both sides. Where is the love, man???!!!
[This message has been edited by SkeeBunny (edited July 11, 2000).]
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