[TonyB06]

I didn’t raise this topic but felt it had merit because it’s an issue of concern to all the BGLO frats, not just Alpha Phi Alpha. I had planned a more detailed response to Blackwatch’s earlier post, but in light of the tenor/direction of this “debate” that response no longer seems worth the effort.

I will say this – I served earlier this year on the campaign team of one of the candidates for General President. In that capacity I’ve traveled and talked to (and more importantly, listened to) brothers across the nation on their issues/concerns. At least in the present timeframe, I think I may have a little more insight into some of the brothers’ general concerns than perhaps some others. Those who think this is an inconsequential issue are mistaken. I readily agree that a more professional discussion should have taken place here, but the underlying concern remains.

As Dirtymike suggested, perhaps our GC conversations will now return to the surface (sports, TV shows and gossip) over the substantive, which is probably ok, too. But I think a chance to exchange ideas, shape (or reshape) some critical thinking, and make some progress was missed.