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GammaGirl1219 I am pretty much in line with your feelings.
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Escalation of hazing in a chapter seems to be very real because of the "I had to do it-so should you" way of thinking. Until GC, I never saw the effects of hazing. I honestly thought it was fodder for TV shows. What an eye-opener. Ripped those rose colored glasses right off!
So far back in this thread, wasn't it LXAAlum who mentioned undisclosed/unknown medical histories? This is something that plays in the back of my mind and why even seemingly "innocent' situations can turn deadly.
I follow a few college newspapers, and it is amazing the written responses you get on the issues of hazing. Just like on GC, you have every kind of response, from total damnation to the same old, "If they don't EARN it, they don't deserve it." One editorialist went so far as to describe the new members as wusses for "not being able to take it and ALLOWING the information to be confirmed. I guess the writer expected them to LIE.
I honestly do see a lot of grey and feel many of the banned traditions like- study hours-profiles-projects-as a loss. But like Tom said-If Nationals has said "NO MORE", then that's what chapters MUST abide by.
Of all the threads on hazing, I think this thread is the best example of thoughtful dialogue. I want to thank all who posted thus far for sharing their insight. I could quote every single one of you! Excellent!
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