Well, the whole point of that email was about hazing, not locals...
I do know a lot of locals, my only real issue is I wouldn't join one because I think having a governing body that is a national organization is good for the longevity of any GLO, and when I go back to college, I like having a place to come "home" to, and I feel better knowing that it is likely to be around for years to come because of the assitance we get from Nationals.