It's a damn shame....

[DeltAlum]

Originally posted by cashmoney
-I'm being serious.

I'm sure you are, and I don't think you're saying it to be argumentative or insensitive.

In reality, though, why should Rashid leave an organization to which he has devoted considerable time and energy, and for which he feels strongly, to segregate himself and others who do not deserve to be segregated?

If statistics are true, a reality check will show many more gay men in Alpha (and every other fraternity) who do not have the personal integrity and courage that Rashid displays daily. All of our organizations can use more men of his character -- no matter what their life and personal situations may be.

As it turns out, the man who recruited me and most of my pledge class and served as our Pledge Master and later President of the Chapter is gay -- although we didn't find out until many years later. I haven't seen him since shortly after college, but he was, and I'm sure still is an outstanding person. He was also a fine and inspirational leader in our chapter.

Finally, boy do I wish I could had the command of the language demonstrated by The Interpreter. I second 33's nomination for "Best First Post." Remarkable.