Hmm, interesting discussion. I know my founding fathers, god rest their souls, didn't go through any type of pledging whatsoever. Neither did the first class. They may have been hazed for the Freshman - Sophmore thing, but not in the fraternity. Also, no where in my ritual does it say that push up or sit ups is a neccesity to be a brother. I'm sure it's the same with everybody. Also in the case of the by-laws and constitution. Or even the charters. I'll admit, I got hazed and I hazed. That was about 7 years ago. Since then, my chapter has adopted a strict no hazing policy by eliminating pledging all together. Does it mean the new brothers are less of a brothers then us old schooler? No, in fact I could honestly say that they are more loyal to our fraternity. Hazing is not a method to build up loyalty. If you are weeding out the weak, then you should have joined the Marines. If you think they are not worthy, don't give 'em bids. After all, if they receive their bids, obviously they are worthy to stand by you as a brother.
By the way, check out http//:www.stophazing.org. It's a great organization that not only focus on GLOs hazing, but also athletic and the military.
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