I was discussing Greek Life with a fellow GDI and she said the same thing, "The Greeks pay for friends."
I simply stated, "Well, you pay to be a member of the Chemistry Club, you pay to join Civil Rights Groups, attend Political Functions, you pay for everything; Does that makes the Chemistry Club a haven for people who want to buy friends who like Science, or the Civil Rights group a place for friends who like to Protest?"
No, it doesn't. One pays dues not to "buy friends" but in order to be a part of anything in this society, to contribute, you must pay. You don't join these organizations for friendship, but to serve some other purpose, whatever that may be. Of course you make friends during the process, but that is not WHY one pays dues. You join the Math, Chemistry, whatever club not to hang out together, but for assistance, collaboration, people with common goals and interest performing under one banner.
You go to a specific college because this college is the one you feel suits you, you are comfortable there, the same as with a GLO. This organization professes things you believe in, people you have seen become members are successful in your eyes, you respect them, you pay for THAT!
You don't pay for friends, but eh, what's wrong with getting a few while you're at it?
