Funny as it may seem, I agree with ya Mags. Activism is great and one of the key strengths of social democracies like Canada, the UK, and the US. (And, I think NZ, Australia, and Austria too?) I apologize, as a straight person, for weighing in on a gay issue. Maybe it's not my place.
That said, my take is that his sexuality is his own business, not his employers. Politically, he can balance his priorites and isn't automatically required to take up any cause that might be more self-destructive than effective. It seems, remarkably, that we are all saying the same thing. (?) I've been away for the weekend so I apologize for replying late. Lama > From: Mags [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Mags said, > when I read this, I could not help but be reminded of > a phrase that was central to my feminist politics > courses at York University, a phrase which made so > much sense to me, then and now, a phrase which is > woven in to the very fabric of my life, still... > > "the personal is political" > > for some people, the aforementioned phrase has moved > them to effect change not only in their own life, but > in the life of others. > > Mags > -----Original Message----- > Lama wrote to Mack: > > <<You are there for your parents, not for political > reform. Bedroom politics > don't belong in the Personnel Office, right?>>
