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Originally Posted by KSigAdvisor
LaneSig: Where do I begin? Your quoted section from the NIC Expansion Resolution states "request" approval. Should your fraternity decide not to pursue its rights when a public institution denies your approval "request," then that is your right to tuck tail and run. Seriously, no qualms with your organization only wanting to expand where a university grants approval, because it is a tough fight. To each his own. However, Kappa Sigma does not tuck tail and run. We stand up for our First Amendment rights and take these institutions head on. To do otherwise is a gross violation of what our founding fathers fought so hard for in establishing this great country. The Constitution protects all of us from the idea that a university (or any governmental entity) may take taxpayer money, construct some buildings, and then deny citizens their civil rights. I take my obligation to stand up for our freedoms seriously. You obviously see it a different way. Thank goodness others throughout history, such as women and African Americans, when being denied the right to vote because those were the "rules," didn't roll over and go home. The fact that you discourage courage is a disservice to your members. Again, operate how you will, to each his own, but I see it as cowardice. Call me crazy, but I detest discriminatory practices under the guise of "those are the rules." We made the "request" in November of 2008, and were denied by FGCU. That denial, as we see it, is a violation of our rights, and we are standing up for our rights accordingly.
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Seriously? You are now comparing an unrecognized Kappa Sigma colony to the struggle of African Americans and women to get their civil rights. Wow. Just, wow.
I can assure you that Sigma Chi does not just "roll over and go home" when we face a problem.
What we do is make sure we know the atmosphere of the campus. We make sure that we have the full cooperation of the administration before anything happens. We make sure that all the "t"s are crossed and the "i"s dotted. That way, there is no problem.
You requested to come on and colonize in 2008? Is this Kappa Sigma the organization or the group that became Kappa Sigma?
2 Scenerios:
Kappa Sigma organization the organization was asked to wait and had 2 choices: Say, "Okay, we're grownups and are willing to wait and work with FGCU until something can work." Or, "To hell with you and your request and rules. We'll colonize anyway. We realize that this will bring disharmony between our organization and the administration. But, we don't care! This is just like Patrick Henry. Give us our toga parties or give us death!"
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A group of students didn't read the rules, made their group, contacted Kappa Sigma. Kappa Sigma didn't read the rules, found out too late, and is now facing an uphill battle instead of welcoming arms, because you didn't read the rules.
Which is it?
BTW - 33girl- I wish we were back in college. I would definately serenade you with "The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi" song on ASA's front porch.
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