Gays in fraternites (pt. 2)

[rufio]

one of my brothers is openly gay. its not a big deal. the only real problem is that nobody likes his movie selections on porn n' chicken night.

look, if a fraternity doesn't accept you because of who you are, then why would you want to make them your brothers.

also, why come on a greek message board asking to hear people's opinions, then go around insulting not only the people, but the entire greek system, when you hear answers you don't like.

[SAEalumnus]

Originally Posted by jlenoconel

Well, its kind of ridiculous! You won't find me kissing anyone's feet to get into a fraternity. I object to heterosexuality, its immoral and not in the scope of what I find acceptable in my little cliques! Oh please, someone's sexuality is their business. Just because someone is gay doesn't mean they don't have the same interests as you do. Stuck up, egotistical idiots!

Interests that include joining fraternities...? And let's try to keep the name calling to a minimum, thanks.

Originally Posted by jlenoconel

People need to wake up. I will NEVER join a fraternity! The word sounds gay in its self anyway, a bunch of dudes doing a whole lot of male bonding... hmmmmm!

...evidently not. Your comments lack any real argumentative logic and sound instead more like sour grapes. If the word 'fraternity' sounds gay, then why would a gay man describe it with that kind of negative connotation? You'd think you'd want to join in that case. The word 'fraternity' shares the same etymology as 'brother' and 'kinsman' and is suggestive of a family, which is in a sense one of the functions our organizations serve.

Originally Posted by icelandelf

Then James, why, may I ask, are you posting here? We have people on this site that are heterosexual, homosexual, etc. Some are outspoken and some are not. But their common focus is that they are members or potential members of a variety of Greek organizations. If you have no intention of being considered for a fraternity, then why are you here?

Originally Posted by rufio

one of my brothers is openly gay. its not a big deal. the only real problem is that nobody likes his movie selections on porn n' chicken night.

look, if a fraternity doesn't accept you because of who you are, then why would you want to make them your brothers.

also, why come on a greek message bored asking to hear people's opinions, then go around insulting not only the people, but the entire greek system, when you hear answers you don't like.

You may find you get a better response from people by understanding their perspective and making an effort to have a rational discussion. This is a skill that fraternity and sorority members learn early.

[starang21]

Originally Posted by rufio

the only real problem is that nobody likes his movie selections on porn n' chicken night.

LOL!

[starang21]

i wouldn't vote a gay dude into my fraternity.

[Tom Earp]

I find it rather amusing of some of the posts here.

I cannot remember the title of a book sent to me by a Brother of LXA who sent it to me as I passed it along to a fellow Brother to read.

It is stories of gays in many GLOs not just one or two but many more.

I have what I consider several good friends and Brothers not only my chapter but others who have been important members of our chapters and our alumni members.

You may not know if there are gays or not, so do not speak out of turn unless you know them or who they are and how they feel.

They are still fine people who love the same ideals and principles as you beleive in within your own organizations.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by breathesgelatin

That's what a lot of men in elite southern fraternities think. Emphasis on think. You may be surprised what you find out after graduation.

Cosign.

Originally Posted by Tom Earp

I cannot remember the title of a book sent to me by a Brother of LXA who sent it to me as I passed it along to a fellow Brother to read.

It is stories of gays in many GLOs not just one or two but many more.

Probably Out on Fraternity Row.