It's imperative to distinguish between competative rush and a less crazy situation. Yet all in all, I think it boils down to US as represented by GC.
Our own parents did or did not encourage us.
Told us we were legacies.
Said things like ABC really stunk at my school or XYZ is THE best.
There are issues with PANHELLENIC ALUM ASSOC.
(This CAN'T be the ONLY place)
Then consider the Greek system on any and every campus and the competition for survival. When one GLO knocks down another PUBLICLY, it weakens the ENTIRE system!
We may not like it, but every day of our lives we are judged and put into some cubbyhole. Why would it be any differet for a sorority or a PNM? Diversity is the only way to avoid being pegged. I acknowledge some GLOs revel in their lack of diversity. For others, it does damage. The basic point is to get young people interested in the system. We MUST offer them something they won't find anywhere else. THAT'S HARD TO DO! This is why I too am against deferred rush...too many obstacles get in the way
Until we get rid of labels-and my current gripe DIRTY RUSH, we will never see a change. How many posts have I read where even individual CHAPTERS of a GLOs act like they are superior to another?
Sing your songs and chant your chants with that competative spirit and chapter pride, but for ONE WEEK OUT OF THE FRICKIN" YEAR, SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER AND BUILD!
(I honestly don't know if this made sense to anyone but me-TOM?)
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