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Why are we supposed to be so exceptionally sensitive to everyone's view of how Greeks are thought to be? Granted that there are generally accepted norms of gentlemanly and ladylike behaviour where rudeness and nastiness are unacceptable, but, I fail to see where anyone must, or even should, conform to a sickly sweet parody of Goody Two Shoes in order to avoid the possibility of giving offence to someone who has already done me the rudeness of prejudgment.
I think we should view our fraternities and sororities much like the Marines look upon their Corps. They have to want it badly enough to work hard enough to earn the right to be called United States Marine. When they have done so they stand tall and "proudly claim the title".
Well, we had to want it badly enough to work hard enough to earn our letters and I'll be damned if I'll apologize to anyone for having earned my status. If any GDI is offended by this it would seem to me to be his problem. I hold myself to a standard of conduct and do not try to force my views on anyone, but let no one force their views on me. I'll be glad to listen to reasoned arguments and try to answer with reasoned counter arguments or even agree wholeheartedly when appropriate. However, if one wants to engage me in a discussion on Greek life then be not surprised if I take the position that I am damned proud of my brotherhood and will not tiptoe around trying desperately not to give anyone any reason to think ... to think what exactly?
If we hold ourselves to good standards then no one can have a legitimate objection. If they do then they have totally missed the point and my time is too valuable for me to waste on such as they. One thing to consider is something that my Colonel told me when I was on active duty, "If you don't think you are absolutely the very best, then in all probability you are not much good at all"
You need to believe in yourself and then act accordingly.
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