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The argument over whether this thread is appropriate is so ridiculous that it would be laughable if not for the very serious subject matter.
Small towns around the country this week have held vigils and memorials for the men and women from those individual towns who were killed or captured.
Is this disrespectful to the dead and missing soldiers from OTHER towns? Should we write letters to the editor of their local newspapers and tell them to be more considerate? Good god, of course not.
We all feel the loss. And it's natural to feel a tougher loss for people you have something in common with - someone from your hometown, from your military unit, from your fraternity. So it's also quite natural, quite completely appropriate and in no way disrespectful that a community of greeks should pay particular attention to losses from our ranks.
I see nothing wrong with this thread whatsoever EXCEPT for the unprovoked attack against DeltAlum. Eirene, sorry to say it... but your lashing out at DeltAlum was completely inappropriate, even if understandable on some level. And though he isn't seeking it, I believe he's owed an apology.
wptw
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