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Originally Posted by blkwebman1919
But --- DSTRen13 is right, the argument (in general) is pointless, and one should "pick their battles", so I will let it go --- I've said my piece.  |
I agree with you here 1919, because I know full well I am not immature, stupid, or any other adjective he has used in reference to those who choose to wear greek regalia post-college. So we can just converse to those a bit more open-minded or at least willing to listen. Have you noticed people who assume they are so 'together' and "I am such and such now, bla, blah, blah" talk too much, never listen or positively observe other vantage points...it is sad to think you reign within such a simplistic box.
Anyhoo, it's more than 'wearing' greek letters. Its about showing pride, and exhibiting oneself within a group. In the AA community the 9 are pretty much known EVERYWHERE. No matter where you go, it's the same! AA community leaders are many times members of these organizations, thus an appreciation for what our orgs stand for is obviously not parallel to 'some' npc/ifc org members. When I have on a piece of paraphernalia, I reminisce about my sisterhood, my pledge sisters, etc. It keeps me grounded and in thought of where my Organization came from and where it is going. What big point that "mac'" forgot to mention, which is obviously not a part of their brotherhood is how those so-called stupid license plates and silly sweatshirts can help you out when you are up against the wall. Case in point, I let two friends drive my car about a year after I pledged and it broke down on them in a remote area. They were scared and without a cell phone. They just waited as car after car passed by them. Then a big rageddy truck passed, hit the brakes and bagged up. They said they were like "oooohhhhh shhhh%$!" But then a dainty lil lady got out and yelled "Hey Saaaa-raaah!!!!, Ya'll alright? What's going on with ya car??" They said they looked at each other and whispered "SAA-RAH, who does she think we are?" I later informed then that that wonderful soror who helped them and took them to the nearest autozone, was a little bit country, but she helped them because she assumed they were her sisters in DELTA!!!
Scenarios like this and countless others have led me to KNOW there is not a DAMN thing wrong with wearing nalia. I was never that neo that was dripping in it, nor do I now, but I have and always will PROUDLY wear my sorority's esteemed letters. Period. So if that's stupid or immature, somebody get me a diaper!
And I'm done...
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