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I understand what you are saying. Polluted may be a little harsh.
The BMP is a great program. Traditional ways of running the fraternity are also great. I believe the tension lies in the way that the fraternity was gone about instilling the BMP into our chapters. When we go to conclave, we snicker at the BMP chapters. Why? Because we are proud to be traditional.
As you can see, this creates an internal means of competition. Sure we are all SigEps, but some are traditional, and some are BMP.
For those chapters that were struggling, BMP was a God sent present. For those chapters such as ours, we really don't need the BMP to be successful. Will this hurt our chances at getting a BUC cup? Therein lies the question. Politics get involved in traditional vs BMP and gues who wins?
So there you have it. If you read some posts on this forum, you will see that the stereotype is that traditional chapters haze to motivate. Sure, everyone hazes. If you tell your new members to wear a red shirt on Monday, that is hazing. The definition of hazing is not just physical abuse. The stereotype of hazing gives traditional chapters a bad wrap. So, nationals comes up with this great plan to reduce hazing, increase funding, and get the press off our back. We also get an insurance cut.
So, like I said, the BMP is a great concept for today's world. Worldly dynamics and the law have greatly influenced the way we conduct ourselves. I don't necessarly agree with physical hazing, but if you don't work for something, how can you be proud of it? Research shows that individuals who go through intense physical and mental abuse (military) are more patriotic of their organization than someone who just pays money to be a member.
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