Good film, bad Boys

Rini and I got out of Troy an hour ago, and a couple things have sunk in.

First, the film was quite good. Better than the previous epic war films of the year in so far as here you have two equally honorable warriors leading their forces into battle.

Second, I have found a more pointed disapointed in 'The Greek Life.' The function of fraternities seems to have been distilled to drinking, taking advantage of young women, and ruthlessly leveraging the alumni roster.

It makes me want to start a fraternity--no not with Vince Vaughan at the helm, but rather something that lives up to the honor and dignity of superheros like Achilles and Hector. What if fraternities were more like athletic teams; pitching great battles for respect and glory, like Il Palio.

No doubt such an organization, composed of young men, would have its share of drinking and partying. However, the pursuits of these men would be more noble and beautiful, in order to avoid the unsavory moniker that hangs like a long shadow over so many college campuses.

Visiting Eli last weekend, she pointed out the, "rapist frat," as we were walking back from dinner. I suppose knowing people you care about live in places with that word on their mental maps can crystallize your viewpoint.