Proposed Bill Would Put An End To All Greek Life In The State Of Tennessee

Socrates Johnson8 years ago

I’ve always kind of liked Tennessee. This is solely due to the fact that Nashville and I make for great drinking buddies. Sure, it’s no New Orleans, a majestic place sinking ever-so-slowly into the Earth’s core under the weight of its own Mardi Gras beads, but if you’re fucked up enough, a jaunty stroll down Broadway Street can feel like you’re walking right down Bourbon Street (just with more country music and bachelorette parties). Fine, so second-rate NOLA aside, Tennessee is just okay.

But whatever regard, albeit slight, I’ve had for the Volunteer State may soon go right down the toilet if the state’s legislature decides to pass a proposed bill that would put the kibosh on all Greek life.

From WJHK:

As incidents of hazing keep happening across the country, the idea of banning Greek organizations is making its way to the Tennessee Legislature.

According to the proposal, it would still allow professional fraternities and honor societies but the legislation says all other organizations would not be recognized or permitted to associate or operate on campus.

The bill is sponsored by Memphis Democrat Rep. John DeBerry.

John “Dean Wormer” DeBerry better check himself before he wrecks himself on this one. Colleges consisting of only professional fraternities and honor societies? What is this, communist China?

I can’t imagine anyone will be jumping at the gun to apply to a Tennessee school if this bill passes. And that’s even counting the nerds and lames, because deep down, in their nerdy, lame brains, they understand the importance of balance within an ecosystem. In fact, here’s my calculated estimation of the amount of kids headed to a Tennessee college if DeBerry gets his way:

Sure, the future of Greek life in this country won’t be too bright if hazing incidents keep piling up. But maybe the solution to the problem is to tackle it at the college level, just like they’re already doing over at the state’s flagship school..

[via WJHK]

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