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Originally posted by preciousjeni
Theta Nu, Soror! I actually posted some information on blackface for GCers, but you are absolutely correct that many people in the U.S. don't know the history. BUT, I would think that a fraternity that has had problems already with "race related" incidents (two of which have been posted in this thread) would be more careful about the way their brothers were representing.
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Seriously? Think about what you're suggesting here.
I don't care what race, color, creed you are -- college student organizations don't usually put a whole lot of thought into racial relations. Bottom line is that these guys are in this organization to have a good time, enjoy their brotherhood and eventually graduate. Race relations, even public relations is waaaaay down on the list.
I saw someone post somewhere on page 21 that they were surprised that these guys didn't know about the chapter at GSU that had a similar incedent in 1992. How many of us know anything about what any chapter in our respective organizations did (besides our own chapter) in 1992? That, I think is another unrealistic expectation.
The way many of us see the situation, offended individuals have overreacted to something that they find symbolically offensive. Individuals in this very thread have suggested that the national organization pull these guys' charter. How would you like your own organization raked over the coals by an anti-greek administration as well as certain 'offended' student groups because two members showed a lack of judgement and unwittingly participated in offensive symbolic speach? Remember: No one was killed, maimed or otherwise physically effected.
I don't think that you'll get much of an argument that what these guys did displayed a lack of judgement. It offended some people, so maybe they should apologize. However, I also believe that the group that posted the flyers, as well as the administration owe the men of Pi Kappa Alpha an apology for their equally irresponsible and offensive use of their right to free expression.