Radical Revolution of Black Fraternalism.

[PHAShriner/1906]

Hotep Brothers. Does the thought of a "Radical Revolution of Black Fraternalism" seemingly frightens membership of today's Black fraternal organizations? With respect to the moderators and the need to refrain from intake issues and discussions do you believe such has or has not played a major role? Is there a purpose or room for "Radical Revolution of Black Fraternalism?" How would you view a "Radical Revolution of Black Fraternalism" insofar as ALPHA?

[The Original Ape]

The Revolution is late. We shoulda revolted when the legislators around the country first began defining hazing from only European perspectives. By this I mean things such as: (1) illegal assembly, (2)requiring/forcing prospectives to cut their hair, walk in line, dress alike, do errands/favors for members, and finally exercising. Each of these contribute to the building of character-of those that will become the chapter. They should never have been perceived as acts of hazing. Almost every tribe of people on the continent of Africa has some form of Rites of Passage, and many of these things I've listed are parts of many of them. Therefore; based on this fact, Brothers of EVERY Afro-centric fraternity should have REVOLTED when the legislators first began regulating pledging. Pledging has helped many a person discover themselves by forcing them to boldly face perceived limitations. For many people, it was the beginning of maturation. If the act itself is sooo harmful and wrong, why then does the military continue it as they do without assault from our lawmakers?

[Professor]

OA I agree with much of your comment. Fraternity no longer builds the bond of years ago partly because of the fear of law suits and partly because of the specific design of in-take. I often wonder why many Brothers don't become active with grad chapters. IMO the link and feeling of brotherhood at the collegiate level did not build the hope, joy and love of Alpha. What would really be radical is for all members of BGLO continue to uphold the promises and commitments when we first crossed. After all, we are only as strong as our weakest link.

[PHAShriner/1906]

Hotep Brothers. Original Ape, you and Professor have posted such a strong and well stated viewpoint I am going to PLEDGE myself for the brotherhood of your stated views by getting in the correct position for the cut. One condition though...you two can only use newspaper! Brothers, you two have presented great insight. Ptah-Hotep.

[The Original Ape]

I will catch my brother's slack and share the pain as we take the wood of hood in search of King Solomon's temple!!!

Snuck alittle extra in dere, didn't I

[PHAShriner/1906]

Hotep Brothers. Help please! Bro. Original Ape I am going to report you to you know who! That is right! I am going to call N-t_on-l_s because you STOOD ME UP and made me go through that newspaper I-P_-S-I_N all over again! I am not gonna quit though, because I was always told by my elders that "Alpha Wood is Good" along w/the theme "Have Wood Shall Travel!" I am a Deuce Quas and believe you have something against me for being a TWO! Bro. Original Ape, "dat ain't wryte!"

[The Original Ape]

I was a three on line for ALPHA; and since crossing, have traveled the rough and rugged road three times three times...

[PHAShriner/1906]

Hotep Brothers. Bro. Original Ape you are starting stuff! You THREE'S are always selfish and never bump for their LBs! Bros. always "hatin on us TWOs. Dat ain't ryte!"

[The Original Ape]

You know Fellow, you must be a TWO before you become a THREE!!! It's like GEOMETRY----IT'S MATH!!!

[PHAShriner/1906]

Hotep Brothers. Brother Ape, the TWO is before the THREE right? You see, I am a product of the infamous "Chi-Town" Public School System which explains my disdain for you flaunting your privy "ejumakashon!"

[sphinxpoet]

But everything must start from #1!

[The Original Ape]

True, true.

'Sup Sphinxpoet? How you been dude?