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Wow ... that editorial is certainly "lacerating" and hard to dispute. I get sick of people being apologists for our organizations by simply saying that such stupid behavior isn't "unique" to the fraternity experience. What should be unique is that these things DON'T happen in our organizations because we actually believe in the values that are a part of our symbols and rituals. Unfortunately, it all gets mixed up in the risk management concerns that we all must also contend with. Therefore, you get national people being quoted in papers because they are making comments that speak to our need to manage risk. As a Greek, I understood what the Chi Psi rep was trying to say. But the writer makes a good point that to most people, some of the "distinctions" are really a bunch of crap. Thanks for posting this editorial.
For the record, writing demeaning remarks on someone's body (sober or drunk) is hazing ... period. I think its sad that this isn't grossly apparent to anyone that calls themself Greek.
Come on ... let's stand for something!!!
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