In response to Chris Mueller's column "Some greeks distort real meaning of Thon," Chris should ask any member of the 191 families supported by Thon how they feel about students expressing pride in the amount of money they raised on their clothing. Chris is absolutely right, Thon is about the children and the families, so it is their opinion that matters, not his. Independents and non-greek organizations should take the same pride in their contributions. Non-greeks deserve just as much credits as greeks.

They are smaller in number, but not in effort or devotion to the kids. Chris' friend Pete should be commended for trading a birthday celebration for the exhaustion and pain he felt on Saturday and that I felt this time last February. Pete made a great sacrifice, and I'm certain anyone who knew, greek and non-greek alike, let him know how truly special it was.

It's a shame Chris used Thon as a vehicle to express his anti-greek sentiment. His pen could have served a higher purpose if he had used it to make a sign, set his alarm clock for 4 a.m. and been there at the BJC to support Pete when he really needed him.