Gay Emory Student Dragged From Frat Party

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by Billy_Optimist

You'd have to be a moron not to think it might happen though.

You missed the point. Of course accidents happen, but you don't go out thinking "Today's the day I'm going to get hit." That's why they're called accidents.

You don't go to parties thinking "I'm going to get beat up today" either.

[lucgreek]

Originally Posted by knight_shadow

You don't go to parties thinking "I'm going to get beat up today" either.

Eh, if you go to a fraternity party you weren't invited to and run your mouth to one of the brothers, getting thrown out isn't that much of a stretch.

[srmom]

Yes, people do fight at parties, but you don't go to a party with the expectation that you'll be assaulted.

But, if you go to a fraternity party dressed as a wizard in freakish colors, and it is not a costume event, and you are not the "crazy" member that everyone knows dresses and acts like the court jester, you should expect to be noticed, and not in a good way. Throw in alcohol consumption to an excessive degree, and it spells trouble.

If this boy were my son, I would be telling him, "Well, what in the hell did you expect?" I'd be pissed that my son was victimized, and looking for justice for him, but at the same time I'd also be pissed at my son for being an idiot.

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by srmom

But, if you go to a fraternity party dressed as a wizard in freakish colors, and it is not a costume event, and you are not the "crazy" member that everyone knows dresses and acts like the court jester, you should expect to be noticed, and not in a good way. Throw in alcohol consumption to an excessive degree, and it spells trouble.

If this boy were my son, I would be telling him, "Well, what in the hell did you expect?" I'd be pissed that my son was victimized, and looking for justice for him, but at the same time I'd also be pissed at my son for being an idiot.

That goes back to one of my original questions -- if everyone at this party was so offended by his style of dress, why was he allowed entry?

[Elephant Walk]

Originally Posted by knight_shadow

That goes back to one of my original questions -- if everyone at this party was so offended by his style of dress, why was he allowed entry?

Not everyone guards the gates.

When I lived in the house, we had nights when the doors were left open so anyone could come in and we didn't have to deal with getting the door or giving them the code in.

Some rather unfortunate members of a sports team decided to come in, whence they were promptly kicked out.

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by Elephant Walk

Not everyone guards the gates.

When I lived in the house, we had nights when the doors were left open so anyone could come in and we didn't have to deal with getting the door or giving them the code in.

Some rather unfortunate members of a sports team decided to come in, whence they were promptly kicked out.

Fair enough. When my organization had a house near campus, we'd often leave the doors unlocked for the same reason. That would make this situation the fraternity's fault, though, for not being more cautious with its guest list.

And the article says that his outfit was praised several times before The Wizard was assaulted. If someone came into my chapter's house in, say, a KKK get-up, there would not be enough time for said person to mingle and cause a scene. He'd be dealt with immediately.

That doesn't seem to be the case in this situation.

[Kevin]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 26, 2010
Lexington, VA – Sigma Nu Fraternity is aware of media reports regarding an incident alleged to
have occurred at an off-campus residence near Emory University on October 23, 2010. These
reports state that an unnamed student has alleged that he was verbally and physically assaulted
by an individual who is an alumnus of Emory University and the Xi Chapter of Sigma Nu
Fraternity at Emory University.
“We are concerned by these reports and are working with leaders of our chapter and University
officials to learn as much as we can about the incident,” said Brad Beacham, Executive Director
of Sigma Nu Fraternity. “As an organization founded upon the Honor principle and dedicated to
the development of ethical leaders, Sigma Nu condemns acts of violence and disrespect.”
The Fraternity has confirmed that the social function at which the incident is alleged to have
occurred was a private function at an off- campus private residence. The function was not
sponsored by the Xi Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity and was attended by members and nonmembers.
Headquartered in Lexington, Va., Sigma Nu Fraternity was founded in 1869 at Virginia Military
Institute and currently has more than 180 active chapters and colonies on campuses throughout
North America.
###

[Billy_Optimist]

If he wasn't invited he shouldn't have come in the first place.