Pledging

[The Original Ape]

Originally posted by Usual Suspect #7:
Brother Goliath, "The Other BA #7-MG", Brother Spectrum, Fellow Brothers and Sisters -
(Spectrum - That's what to expect from a Beta Bro.) What's up Dex, Mike. You all can turn blue in the face trying to explain the importance of pledging, but some people just won't get it. Until the National organizations of all frats and sororities realize that the only means of coming to a compromise without compromising the organizations, will be to take responsiblity for "above ground" activies (ie. getting grad chapters involved with undergrad chapters)
You see it everyday, people are hazing kids and they haven't even been pledged. THAT's the problem. I understand that some chapters don't have the option of pledging, but when it comes down to it, they feel/see the difference in being a member of an organization vs. a brother/sister. So what do they do...start beating the hell out of people.
I don't want to say that with the way some of our Greek National organizations make it so easy to become a member, that brotherhood isn't the goal, but that's what's up. Not to even be disrespectful, but for real. Those who sweated, bled and cried for their organizations have the obligation to continue the "true" chapter/frat/soroity traditions that have been deemed unnecessary by many "leaders". I'll also agree 100% that "pledging" is an ongoing process. As in anything, you never cease to grow. But you need a foundation.

Thank you for your time and apologize for the crude layout of this letter, but want I wanted to be perfectly clear in my opinion. I embrace any and all comments.

Peace with you - 06

P.S. What is everyone's definition of brotherhood/sisterhood?

In my opinion, it CAN'T be defined; only DEMONSTRATED!!!!!!!

'06!