Hazing creates a sense of unity

[shinerbock]

I can fully understand how people think hazing is dangerous, it sometimes can be. However, I don't see how there is a debate over whether times of hardship bring people together. I mean, any difficult situation you are in with other people usually breeds relationships. It may not make you best friends, but you are close. Also, in order to have the "brotherhood" so many on this board speak of, I think it is important to know you can trust your fellow members, especially those within your pledge class. Such difficulty will also show who the pledges that lack motivation and performance are, and it better helps you to make membership decisions. This would help fraternities like those on my campus, who do not automatically decide to initiate each pledge that accepts a bid.