EDITORIAL Dialogue necessary on heels of protest Monday's protest against the Phi Kappa Psi frater nity represented a starting point for examining atti tudes within the groek system. But before the protesters go any further, they should reflect on a few things. First, the protest was effective because it brought the issue of rape forcefully to the attention of the frater nity system. Clearly, the Phi Psi s realize there is anger over the rape charges. They also must know their ac tions will be scrutinized closely from this point on. But now that the protesters have expressed their anger, they must channel their frustrations construc tively. A protest serves only to heighten awareness but will accomplish nothing but by itself. Those concerned must organize a dialogue within the greek system to rationally discuss the issue of rape. If there aren't enough seminars on rape for fraternity members, then argue for more. If traditional male atti tudes are the problem, discuss these attitudes intelli gently with fraternity members. Protesters calling for Phi Psi members to come out of their house on Monday did not represent an attempt at dialogue. At that point, the most likely result would have been a fist fight The only legitimate discussion of the evening was when a Creeks Against Rape member took the micro phone to address the protesters' concern over inaction. She admitted to the crowd that "the greek system does condone rape in certain aspects." But the dialogue end ed there. Before she had a chance to put her statement into context, the crowd derided her. If the protesters are serious about improving condi tions. they should work with Creeks Against Rape Al though the protesters didn't appreciate Creeks Against Rape's input on Monday, the group is trying to enlight en the system from within. It believes the problem is not the fraternity system itself but ignorance among certain members The protesters should also avoid i onvicting the en tire fraternity system for the actions of a few. All rap ists in society are not fraternity members. And all fra ternity members are not rapists. There art; men with violent attitudes throughout America, and. as much as some people would like, grtn-ks cannot shoulder all the blame. i he leader of the protest, Konnine Niki riaucn, filed a rape complaint with the administration against a Phi Psi pledge. It is important to note, however, that the alleged rape did not take place at the fraternity. Ac cording to Gerry Mosely, vice provost for academic support and student services. Rauch claimed she was raped at her apartment by a man she met at a party that w;is hosted at the home of another man who was affili ated with the fraternity. Phi Kappa Psi's connection to the alleged rape is tenuous at best. For example, if the men were affiliated with the marching hand, would it he fair to demand the march ing band be disbanded? Should the music school he closed? This isn't to say rape is not a problem within the greek system. But Monday's protest looked more like a war zone than a discussion over greek attitudes. If rape is the problem, rape should be addressed Now that protesters have made their point, they should use the momentum to move toward a more constructive outlet. Oregon Doth Emerald n M:tn;MM4j:yi:;Trcnzr th© Oogon Da*y I dK.1 ?. p*4>^t>h«d da^’y Monday ttvooQh f ’tUty during tho school Y«v»' and T owuM-j and Thu*iM}«sy dunng tha lummui fry fN» Dragon DiMy f mar aid Pushing Co IfMr m sna U'wvTy o? 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"The greek system does condone rape in certain aspects." (ODE, Nov. 24). my point was that an envi moment is provided when; drinking and rooms are avail utile We do not condone rape My words were taken out of con text Mv explanation was lost in the night, and I want to make it now. Creeks Against Rape is work ing hard, along with the frutor nilies, lo stop underage drink ing and upstairs access during functions Most of all. we are and have been, holding rape and sexual assault presenta tions for the greek chapters The first stop is education Induration is what will change attitudes about the treatment of women During winter term, seminars will lie mandatory for all chapters All that I have worked for seems undermined and lost The march should have Includ ed us, not alienated us. Both parties were fighting for the same side, vet the point of the march was lost amid the pow erful feelings and undercur rents. 1 was not properly Informed of what my role was Monday night I was told it was a march against the greek system, and that was whom 1 was there to defend. 1 feel used and taken advantage of Jodi blemacn Co-founder director, Greeks Against Rape Untouchable Having boon homeless almost three years before entering UO, I'd like to comment on the sub ject. Of itself, living outdoors is no great hardship Ample food and clothing are freely avail able While it is not pleasant when wet an cold, winter's sting is easily blunted by plas tic sheeting, newspapers for in sulation and institutions with long hours, like the Knight Li brary. What really stings about (*• ing homeless is the common factor in the following inci dents. 1 rented a Community Car dens plot from the Parks Dept A voluntoer security program was in operation to deter theft. 1 volunteered and was told the program had been discontin ued ! persuaded a gardener who lived indoors to apply He was a<:< opted. Those three years. I regularly patronized Delbert's Cafe, often engaging in small talk with the staff and the owner's son Re cently I encountered him in a local supermarket and said, "Hi " He gave me a horrified look, turned and fled to the checkout Would his humanity finally triumph over his preju dice? Sadly, no. While the pampered morally outraged among you squabble over whether OSl’IKC or Habi tat for Humanity is more virtu ous, I tell you plainly that nei ther institution addresses the real hardship of homelessness. This hardship is the psychic rejection, the shunning of the homeless as a class Forget what you have been told In re ality we are a caste society, like India iln: homeless are Ameri ca's untouchables. Graham Lawrence Biology Analogy 1 congratulate Men Against Rape (or furthering my educa tion with its ad in the Monday, Nov 2d edition of the Emerald I, as a male, have felt for the first time the sting of overt, de structive sexism I am enraged The ad extolled in menacing bold print: livery mon is a po tential rapist And then to a woman, it's the safest thing to assume To show you the prejudice in the words, I ask you to imagine another hypothetical ad placed in the Emerald on the same day: livery black man is a po tential armed robber (or crack dealer, or unwed father) . to a white person. It's the safest thing to assume Racist? Prejudicial? You bet Now. how about the Men Against Rape members taking a closer look at their own ad, Joe Huston Chemistry