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Peg, had you left off there both in this post and the earlier one, then I would not have said anything. Yes being Greek is a significant expense. However, both times you went on to say…</p>
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You stated your opinions are based on what you read and your perceived notions rather than on facts or even personal experience. As with any stereotype there are some that fit, but many that don’t. To be clear, that is what I meant when I said it saddened me.</p>
<p>You continue to use the word “insular”. I admit I should have asked this first, but please explain. Do you believe that Greeks are not friends with, date anyone, or associate with others who are not Greek? If that is the case, then it is not accurate. If you take issue with the fact that membership is not open to everyone, then you have a valid point. Greeks do have membership selection criteria, but a lot of organizations have selection criteria, even Universities. Greeks also have limits on how many Bids they can extend and on total membership numbers. This is intended to create fairness and parity amongst all groups.</p>
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No one has said or even implied this, certainly not me. My point was merely that when you have a negative opinion regarding the entire Greek System based only on stereotypes and/or hearsay, then you have a negative opinion regarding 25% of the student population that may be undeserved.</p>
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Honestly very few people I know, Greek, non-Greek, and non-students (adults if you will), care that much about anyone else’s religious beliefs or lack thereof. That is unless that person is constantly trying to proselytize or passing judgement on others. Then that’s just annoying regardless of who the person is or what their religion is. :)</p>