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Originally Posted by CrackerBarrel
We can take however many we want. You don't want giant pledge classes that are significantly larger than all the other pledge classes though or else you can end up with a situation where they just elect their pledge brothers to every position even if there are more qualified candidates.
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This is the key I think. Too large a pledge class will have an undue political influence as that pledge class reaches the point where the guys can run for office and be assured of votes from pledge brothers.
It is not just a matter of loyalty to pledge brothers, but also the fact many may vote for members of that pledge class on the notion that a large pledge class is a reflection of a great rush effort and thus is composed of superior guys.
When I was an active, we had such a pledge class- and while they actually did a very good job running the place, the fact their stronghold was so obvious created resentments that were not always rational.
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