What upsets me most about my two examples is that if these people are supposed to represent the greek system it will be thought of as nothing more than a place that fosters hate, narrow mindedness and bigotry. I am not saying all members of the greek system are as shallow as the two examples I have given. That would make me just as guilty as they are. However, these are the only examples I have. Fraternities and sororities have the opportunity to shape themselves and their members into productive citizens.
Ideas based on hate and lack of knowledge do nothing to increase productivity.
The greek system can do, and has done, a great deal of good for the community. A recent walk for Alzheimer's Disease in which students raised money and awareness for the charity comes to mind. From a completely economic perspective, the current work force will not support people with these types of attitudes. Major corporations cannot afford to put their companies in a negative light. One of the largest employers in Des Moines, The Principal Financial Group, spends a great deal of time and money trying to eliminate such narrow attitudes.