Greek life can have excesses, but that’s more a function of human nature. Fraternities actually restrain destructive impulsivity, with their structure of norms and mores that keep students in check. There will still be extroverted and reckless students if you get rid of Greek life. Banning fraternities or hazing altogether will only unleash these students’ worst aspects on campus.Imagine a frat with no rules and no sense of brotherhood. That’s what you’ll get.
—Jonathan Draeger, University of Wisconsin Madison, economics