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I have enjoyed reading the many opinions offered on this thread.
I personally do not believe the Greek System will die as a result of dry houses. I believe the Greek System will change. We have weathered many storms over the years, and the face of our membership continues to evolve.
People do not go Greek exclusively to consume alcohol. They do not Go Greek for the Study Hours, nor necessarily because they have already chosen a pet philanthropy. People go Greek to make friends and to be part of a group. Today's likely collegiate joiners are those who have good grades, a reasonable amount of background in leadership/campus participation/community service and who conform to federal laws. Not every PNM meets every single one of these criteria-- but people go Greek to make friends. In the college environment, alcohol is a social lubricant, and naturally will be part of group functions, regardless of if that group is Greek or not. However, due to the nature of Greeks-- being "exclusive" and "secret" societies-- any excuse to poke a hole in the fabric that binds us as Greeks (such as cases involving execssive alcohol, etc.) is going to be used. Our HQ's are only trying to protect and preserve our orgs by enforcing stricter policies regarding alcohol consumption and lessening their liability--- so that the mistakes of a chapter don't rock the entire national group, and ultimately cause the national group to fold. Remember, your chapter is part of a larger body, and the actions of your chapter members reflect back on you personally, your chapter, your Greek System, your university and your national GLO.
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