Peace to all my frats/sorors in Greekdom but especially to my sorors, the Divas of DST.
I finally sat down and read this entire discussion and just had to respond.
I understand the rationale behind implementing MIP but there is a big difference between pledging and hazing. I pledged back in 1986 but was NOT hazed (hit, beat, humiliated, stranded, etc.)
Correct me if I am wrong but hazing is a CRIME in most states. Follow me here: If all "pledge" activities are hazing then pledging must be criminal because hazing is criminal. For example: if walking in line is pledging and all pledging is hazing and hazing is criminal does this mean that walking in line is criminal? COME ON!!
Are they trying to tell me that I can be thrown in JAIL for making someone walk in a line across campus!?!
This is just an example. What about greetings, dressing alike, line names, social probation, etc.?
I really feel that this is the basis of the entire debate of "real vs paper". Many bonding traditions were lost in this watered down version of the intake process.
Unfortunately, one cannot choose their process and should not be treated differently solely for that reason. Because we all know, THE REAL PLEDGING BEGINS AFTER YOU CROSS.
Peace