hazing
By acmepride
@acmepride (1546)
United States
September 4, 2007 10:20am CST
Sadly, another young dream has been tragically lost in our country due to hazing (for more info, visit this site: http://www.inquirer.net/specialreports/thecrismendezcase).
What's equally, if not more saddening, though, is the glaring fact that despite the existence of an anti-hazing law in our country (if you want, check it out here: http://www.chanrobles.com/antihazinglaw.htm), and the numerous senseless deaths of bright promising young students in our country, hazing still persists.
Given this evidently perplexing scenario, I'm naturally inclined to ask: why?! Is hazing the only true measure of a neophyte's commitment to a fraternity/sorority he/she is joining? If not, what do you think should be done to get rid of this patently illegal practice? Do you have any viable alternatives in mind that fraternities/sororities could adopt in lieu of hazing? Is hazing prevalent in your country as well?
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@musicman6 (2406)
• United States
28 Oct 07
I'm sitting here trying to figure out what the purpose is of hazing! I don't think it has anything to do with the education! I could never be a part of anything that unintelligent! I am not a follower, I have my own mind! If I could see some purpose in it, I would be able to understand it!
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@acmepride (1546)
• United States
29 Oct 07
For what it's worth, musicman6, you're not alone in your quest to figure out essentially what the purpose of this barbaric act truly is.
I myself really find it difficult to comprehend why inflicting harm, which could very well be fatal (evidenced by hazing-related deaths), is justifiable to foster brotherhood or sisterhood amongst fraternity or sorority members.
Sadly, such a condemnable practice is so entrenched in fraternities, sororities, and even student organizations--yes, student organizations--housed by some of the more prominent colleges and universities in our country that immediately totally getting rid of it would perhaps be near to impossible.
That being said, though, I could really only hope that its practice could gradually be lessened, as a result of the public uproar that hazing-related deaths cause.
@gradyslady (4054)
• United States
30 Oct 07
This is so horrible. I think hazing is the most retarded thing ever, they've made all kinds of movies about things like this and people always say it doesn't get that bad, well apparently it does.
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@tatzkie (644)
• Philippines
29 Oct 07
we lived in a society of ironies. Law makers are also law breakers. Brotherhoods kill and hurt each other in the process becoming brothers. All those sort of ironic practices. For me HAZING is unneccesary and utterly inhumane. loyalty is not measured by surving a violent initiation nor an acceptance of humiliation and following absurd covenants. but loyalty is genuine care and protection from harm and a commitment to do the same to other members. For me, im not against frats and sors. I respect their right to organization, however hazing is a no no for me. If they violate the law then they must be punished even to the point of banning them or dismantling them.
@tines2512 (326)
• Philippines
30 Oct 07
I am not really in favor i on this :( sadly ths always happen.
