[19319] in APO-L
Re: Toast song
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Randy Finder)
Thu Oct 8 12:04:35 1998
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Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1998 12:02:21 -0400
Reply-To: Randy Finder <naraht@DRYCAS.CLUB.CC.CMU.EDU>
From: Randy Finder <naraht@DRYCAS.CLUB.CC.CMU.EDU>
To: APO-L@LISTSERV.IUPUI.EDU
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On Thu, 8 Oct 1998, Seth Fulmer wrote:
> I originally had a previous paragraph but it seemed harsh so I cut it
> out. So, please bare with me if this seems disjointed. I don't see why
> we can't keep it the way it is. I've always viewed "Men of" in the
> humanity sense. Those who took latin know that the Romans had 2 words for
> men. 1 meaning men(vir) vs. women(femina) and 1 meaning men(homines) vs.
> animals/beasts(animalia). If there are those who wish to change "Men of"
> because "they're not a man" then I must say there are quite a bit of
> chapters out there that have pledged beasts. I for one view no
> distinction between men, or women. Of course please don't think I'm
> forcing my opinion upon you to make your own. I'm just offering another
> viewpoint and a suggestion.
Well I know that Delta chapter has made at least 3 non-humans honorary
brothers, the last three "Tiger"s (Auburn's Golden Eagle Mascots)
And I think I've heard of a couple of others. "Loyal Carbon-based life
forms we"? :)
Randy
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Leadership, Friendship and Service - Alpha Phi Omega
