Sororities and Politics??

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Originally Posted by AlphaGamGirl13

Hello AGD's! I need advice, and decided to ask some sisters of mine!

One of my sisters is very politically active, which is great, don't get me wrong. Her views, however, completely oppose the views of myself, and some of the other girls in our chapter.

This past weekend, she went to a protest, and held a sign endorsing a certain candidate. This sign had our letters plastered on it. I would have been okay with her wearing letters, as to say that she is an Alpha Gam and supports this candidate, but by putting them on the sign, I felt like it said "Alpha Gam supports this candidate", which is NOT the case. I do not want to be associated with this candidate or his ideals, and I know some of my sisters feel the same way.

This sister also talks to girls about politics and spouts off her views, regardless of the PNM's views, at COR/COB events. I feel that this could offend a girl, and make her turn away from our chapter.

Is there any sort of rule being broken in this sign incident? I'm not looking to get her into trouble, I really just have no desire to be associated with these certain political ideals. Am I over-reacting to this entirely, or should I be concerned, and maybe take action? Just trying to figure out what to do about this. Any input is appreciated- Thanks everyone!

I had a big long answer and I lost it.

We had one of these when I was a collegian. Drove me freaking she nuts. One time told someone to get out of America if they didn't like George W. Bush.

Well, A., letters should not be on a political sign. Alpha Gam should have absolutely nothing to do with (anyone's) politics. It's funny - so many of us, mostly collegians, seem to think that they themselves own the trademark on the letters Alpha Gamma Delta - not true at all.

B. You should not be discussing politics at COR events, unless it's Team Jacob v. Team Edward. You should always be mindful of helpful hints used during Formal Recruitment whenever you're hosting a COR event. Perhaps your VPR could do some programming during chapter (probably right before you host an event) outlining which topics to stay away from, etc.