The Motto of the Perfect Trident:  Give A Damn!

The following was written in a tongue in cheek fashion. Despite its harsh phraseology, the motto exhorts us to stretch our limits even in the face of criticism and among less than perfect brothers and sisters.

You are a Trident because you believe in brotherhood.
Then, you notice that it is applied only when certain people agree.
Do not mind.  Your Motto is "GIVE A DAMN".

You are a Trident because you believe in equality with your peers.
Then, you notice that you have privileges if certain people agree.
Do not mind.  Your Motto is "GIVE A DAMN".

You are a Trident because you believe in progress.
Then, you notice that change is impossible if it is not the initial orientation.
Do not mind.  Your Motto is "GIVE A DAMN".

You are a Trident because you believe in improvement.
Then, you notice that resistance prevails in the form of criticism.
Do not mind.  Your Motto is "GIVE A DAMN".

You are a Trident because you believe in membership participation.
Then, you notice that it is just words: the less you participate, the less you have problems.
Do not mind.  Your Motto is "GIVE A DAMN".

You are a Trident because you believe in democracy.
Then, you notice that you can do what you wish without need of justification.
Do not mind.  Your Motto is "GIVE A DAMN".

You are a Trident because you believe that what is worth doing is worth doing well.
Then, you notice that it is not important, it is just a joke.
Do not mind.  Your Motto is "GIVE A DAMN".

You are a Trident, and you discover that it is nothing but a huge farce topped with a fantastic creed.
Do not mind.  Your Motto is "GIVE A DAMN".

You are a Trident in order to wear a patch, please others, meet other guys,
and profit from the fringe benefits.
Then, you have the right tone because your Motto
is
"GIVE A DAMN"