I think you're making the mistake of viewing these as 15 unique organizations. They're all members of one governing body and adhere to similar rules. If you were, as an example, the CEO of of a company, and 46% of your employees were accused of breaking the same policy would you: 1) Only take steps around that policy with the 46% accused, or 2) assume that indicated something system and take a wider approach?
This is the obvious thing to do and the University has every right to do it. If it turns out, hazing isn't a problem at Ohio University, that'll be determined. But, you know, I went to OU and was awake while I was there, so I wouldn't bet the farm on the idea that there isn't rampant hazing at OU frats.
I don't agree with your analogy.
O.U. doesn't have one big fraternity.
Each fraternity chapter is an independent entity.
They have different membership requirements and standards,set by their national
organizations.
Obviously O.U. has the ability to do what they did.
I don't think it was the "obvious thing to do".
I think it was an over reaction.
As far as hazing,I went to O.U. in the mid 70's.
Talk about hazing.
My room mate pledged the BETA's.
He used to come home from Friday night "house cleaning" and chapter meetings,battered,bloody (literally) and covered in you name it.
Peanut butter,honey and flour was a favorite.
Personally,I never understood wanting to go through that to prove you were worthy to join.
But he and lots of other people did.
Their choice.
No question hazing can and has gotten out of hand.
But,I don't understand,especially when it comes to things like binge drinking,or putting you or yourself in "harm's way",you don't just say _ _ _ _ this and leave.
Last Edited: 10/4/2019 4:13:59 PM by rpbobcat