Folks, what I don't understand is:
Why take everything underground instead of just eliminating the hazing?
In other words, MIP CAN be conducted above ground which SHOULD eliminate HAZING. But I guess intake above ground is considered pledging which has become synonymous with hazing which is illegeal.
Joining a BGLO is a LIFETIME COMMITTMENT and goes much deeper than who you hang out with. Frats/sorors should be able to call on each other for anything, even things our biological families may not even do. Therefore there SHOULD be a more substantial requirement for joining the band or the art club.
As we all know, our orgs are more than just clubs.
In this litiguous, 'me phi me' society, the long list of what is considered hazing is ridiculous and never would have passed muster as little as 15 years ago. Yes, we must change with society however we should not allow society to change us so that we are no longer recognizable to our Founders.
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MCCOYRED
Mu Psi '86
BaltCo Alumnae
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