Hazing Question (and a note for the PIKE from MSU)

[MOLadybug]

National GLO's do have control over their chapters. That is why charters are taken or probation is enforced for actions by chapters and members. National organizations proclaim a set of standards for their members to live up to. Pike has a great history and a great set of expectations. I have dealt with one such member who lives what Pike proclaims in their heritage and standards. No you can't keep people from being stupid and doing things that are wrong! But you can hold them accountable for their actions. I have always held my son accountable for his actions. That is why he has the respect of his elders, peers and teachers. My GLO holds our members to a set of standards and we take action when those standards aren't upheld. Pike EO has told us to file criminal charges against your brothers; We were trying to keep from doing that because we hate to see anyone's life ruined for actions that were stupid. We have no problem doing what we need to do. We are going thru the channels to give everyone involved the chance to take care of the situation internally at the GLO level or University level. We have talked with the chapter president and have done some investigation to get both sides of the situation. I wish the chapter had done the same but they did not! My son wants no part of Pike, so that is not an issue to worry about. We don't necessarily want the chapter closed; We just want them held accountable for their mistakes and given that chance you talk about in which they can learn from their mistakes and become a better chapter. I wonder why all Pike members don't want their members to live up to the standards that has made Pike strong all of these years.