Greek Bashing
Is it just me or does anyone else sense that there's been a lot of greek bashing going on lately? First we have wackos coming on here and trying to tell us we're all the devil's spawn. Then there was the 48 Hours episode(even though not totally aimed at greeks it still didn't show us in a totally positive light). Then we have tons of people here at LSU beating us down. I'm really sick and tired of ill-informed people talking about how "bad" the greek system is.
The whole greek bashing episode at LSU has stemmed from a Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc. pledge being caned by actives and being sent to the hospital. I realize that by no means is this a good thing but the entire greek community at LSU is being ridiculed for something one fraternity did. It's like the SAE fiasco that happened a few years ago all over again. The whole greek community is being slammed, criticized, and penalized for something a few irresponsible people did.
My question is...why do we constantly get beaten down by outsiders? Why do they always see the few negative things that happen and never the many positive things we do? What will we have to do to change attitudes?
I'm really sorry for venting...but it's all just getting to me. I did not post this to start some huge debate. Thanks.
Allison
[This message has been edited by TigerGirl (edited April 09, 2001).]
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