I myself am a sorority woman at the University of Tennessee. I have been accepted into a community of loving individuals who share the same beliefs as me. Banning Greek life, would not only harm philanthropies across the nation... but also funding to state schools. Regardless of weather people wear Greek letters and live in the houses, the fraternities would still run underground; thus giving the university less say over how they are being run. People will find a way to do what they want regardless.
MIke S - 6 years ago
I was thinking the same as David E. This has to be one of the stupidest things I've ever heard of. Plus the fact that it's most likely unconstitutional...as Butt pointed out (not someone I'd normally agree with, but I do on this one). I don't believe the state has legal authority to ban a private club or organization, which is what fraternities are. You might could legally keep them off State run Universities (but not private ones), but many already have their chapters off campus anyway. More "feel good" legislation. It wouldn't help even if it was legal...you can't legislate away teenage stupidity.
Angie B. - 6 years ago
The state needs to consider the FACT that numerous philanthropies would suffer if this ever came to be. Greek organizations offer support and education as well as financial contributions for many worthy charities such as Susan G. Komen, Make A Wish, Ronald McDonald House, and hundreds of others.
Yes, some unfortunate situations have occurred as a result of negligence on the part of some groups not adhering to their rules on hazing. I firmly believe that if after investigation a group is found guilty of any activities resulting in harmful behavior, their chapter should be shut down. Sadly, this has happened many times. However, sports teams who are found guilty of such behavior are allowed to continue playing. Guess that would hurt the school’s pocket books a little harder.
Buttpymples - 6 years ago
For goodness sakes, no surprise this idiotic legislation came from a Memfreaka legislator. I doubt it is even constitutional, but what they hay—has that ever stopped a democrat?
Elizabeth - 6 years ago
There has been too many hazings gone too far, sexual assaults, and stupidity done to impress others. They need to focus more on Education then trying to be popular.
David E - 6 years ago
This is just about the dumbest thing I've ever heard. Don't these moron Tennessee "lawmakers" have anything better to do like balancing the budget or working on the opioid crisis? Do we really need a state legislature at all if this is what they're spending their time on?
I myself am a sorority woman at the University of Tennessee. I have been accepted into a community of loving individuals who share the same beliefs as me. Banning Greek life, would not only harm philanthropies across the nation... but also funding to state schools. Regardless of weather people wear Greek letters and live in the houses, the fraternities would still run underground; thus giving the university less say over how they are being run. People will find a way to do what they want regardless.
I was thinking the same as David E. This has to be one of the stupidest things I've ever heard of. Plus the fact that it's most likely unconstitutional...as Butt pointed out (not someone I'd normally agree with, but I do on this one). I don't believe the state has legal authority to ban a private club or organization, which is what fraternities are. You might could legally keep them off State run Universities (but not private ones), but many already have their chapters off campus anyway. More "feel good" legislation. It wouldn't help even if it was legal...you can't legislate away teenage stupidity.
The state needs to consider the FACT that numerous philanthropies would suffer if this ever came to be. Greek organizations offer support and education as well as financial contributions for many worthy charities such as Susan G. Komen, Make A Wish, Ronald McDonald House, and hundreds of others.
Yes, some unfortunate situations have occurred as a result of negligence on the part of some groups not adhering to their rules on hazing. I firmly believe that if after investigation a group is found guilty of any activities resulting in harmful behavior, their chapter should be shut down. Sadly, this has happened many times. However, sports teams who are found guilty of such behavior are allowed to continue playing. Guess that would hurt the school’s pocket books a little harder.
For goodness sakes, no surprise this idiotic legislation came from a Memfreaka legislator. I doubt it is even constitutional, but what they hay—has that ever stopped a democrat?
There has been too many hazings gone too far, sexual assaults, and stupidity done to impress others. They need to focus more on Education then trying to be popular.
This is just about the dumbest thing I've ever heard. Don't these moron Tennessee "lawmakers" have anything better to do like balancing the budget or working on the opioid crisis? Do we really need a state legislature at all if this is what they're spending their time on?
Yet, you did, Linda. Smh
The idea is just too stupid to comment! Smh