PROJECT SHOULD NOT BE BASED ON STEREOTYPES

The Marijuana Policy Project Foundation is trying to raise money by
asking greek organizations to select its cause as a philanthropy project.

The foundation is asking fraternities and sororities to support it
based on stereotypes that are common among those who are not familiar
with greek life.

Assuming that greek students are affected by marijuana possession
laws more than other students, and then asking for their hard-raised
philanthropy money, is nothing short of outrageous.

Members of greek organizations are no more likely to support
marijuana policy reform than the average student. Furthermore,
nationally recognized greek houses have philanthropies that are
supported by chapters across the country.

While greeks often support local organizations through volunteer
hours and fundraisers, there are criteria that these groups must meet
before chapters can donate time and money.

Marijuana is illegal. If you choose to smoke pot, you are choosing to
deal with the consequences of being caught. This includes arrest,
jail time, community service hours or loss of financial aid.

K-State fraternities and sororities have higher priorities than
giving their philanthropy dollars to drug policy reform.