By: Dave

Dave
Sat, 18 Nov 2017 12:11:50 +0000

The "pull the plug action" on all Fraternities by OSU is interesting. Guilt by association is illegal. Behavior issues in the Greek community go back to the start of the Greek community. It is an ongoing part of having exclusive groups who govern themselves. The real fault here lies in the many years of inaction by OSU and IFC to create a common set of values, and to require some discipline around them. Actions should have been taken against the offending parties decades ago. By the same token, it is an unfortunate reality that people today are apparently less able to discern limits and tolerate true diversity. If anyone else should be suspended it should be the OSU administrators who have failed to carry out their responsibility to work effectively with the elected representatives on IFC. In terms of those who want to eliminate Greek life on campus, I suppose that is the natural response of those who either were unable to be a part of that group, or who otherwise do not understand that community. I spent time in both the dorms and in a fraternity, and can testify that the behavior in the dorms was far more dangerous and degrading than that in the frat. And yes, we had hazing, and yes it was tough, and yes I survived without crying and running home to mom. I also survived potty training. Grow up OSU, buck it up Greeks, come to a quick agreement on how to handle this, and move on.