I, also, want to give merit to Leslie
Anne's view.... do I like the fact that her argument has weight? No, but it does.
Yes, all of our organizations do good things and yes, our organizations do serve a purpose. It is also true that as a Greek population, "we" have given the media excessive amounts of ammunition to use against us.
I, like many of you, got upset when I watched ER on Thursday. Am I upset at the writers and producers of ER or NBC? I don't think I can be... they are doing their job. Producing a show with a storyline that appeals to their viewers, sells advertising, and thus, makes money.
I don't think that any of us like to be picked on. However, I don't think that we can completely call "foul" for ER's story. I think we've all read enough posts on Greek Chat raising up praises to hazing and cheering on wet t-shirt contests to know that we, as a Greek community aren't completely innocent.
I do wish that the networks would find someone else to pick on but why should they. We have given them some excellent script material through our behavior.
Everyone, keep this discussion in mind the next time you see or hear about either your group or another group on your campus planning an event. Would you want that event portrayed on TV as a story line to represent all of your brothers and sisters around the world? If not, find one that you would.
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