Harvard sports captains can no longer be in Greek Life

[PhilTau]

Originally Posted by honorgal

One huge issue with this policy, that Harvard hasn't addressed at all, is the fact that many of the Finals Clubs do not publicize their membership rosters. So, enforcement that goes beyond self-selection could end up being a process that smacks of McCarthyism.

They will probably just require leadership nominees to certify in writing or provide an affidavit that they do not belong to a final club, fraternity, etc. that discriminates by gender. Pretty simple.

[FSUZeta]

Originally Posted by PhilTau

They will probably just require leadership nominees to certify in writing or provide an affidavit that they do not belong to a final club, fraternity, etc. that discriminates by gender. Pretty simple.

All the while discriminating against folks who exercise their rights of association.

[honorgal]

Originally Posted by PhilTau

They will probably just require leadership nominees to certify in writing or provide an affidavit that they do not belong to a final club, fraternity, etc. that discriminates by gender. Pretty simple.

Oh I agree, very simple. But it definitely smacks of McCarthyism.


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