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Originally posted by adpiucf
You sound like you know that what happened is wrong. And regardless of whether it happens at a big school or a smaller one, hazing is hazing.
I don't understand the motivations of those who haze. Following a tradition, I suppose. Trying to inspire a team environment through tests of loyalty. The hazees? A desire to fit in and belong, despite any physical or emotional abuse.
Ignore what his GF said. That's hearsay. You have seen what happened to your friend and the account of what happened. Those are the hard facts.
Well, the verdict from Greek Chat is hazing. What do you plan to do?
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1) Talk to your friend and advise him that he was hazed and you support his turning the fraternity in.
2) You send a letter to the Dean in charge of student activities, citing your concerns. Hazers know they're wrong, and they harrass those who point this out. I'd advise you to remain anonymous if possible, to avoid harrassment.
3) You do nothing, and live with the knowledge that nothing will be done.
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Ummm....I'd amend #3:
3) You do nothing, and live with the knowledge that nothing will be done. Then, I hope you can live with yourself when the eventual serious injury or death happens.
I'd start with #1, but go to #2 if they are not willing to do anything - your a friend, and his brothers are SUPPOSED to be friends (AND BROTHERS) as well, and I guarantee you it's not supposed to happen this way!
Only brothers treat each other as brothers - these boys are simply sadistic, and, sadly, your friend is going to fall into the same mold unless something drastic is done to save someone's life someday.
Don't take it lightly, or simply think it will just go away - it won't, and you'll have to live with the guilt you'll endure WHEN something seriously wrong occurs. Not if. When.