Thanks. Your posts about how some black people were treated after the election results made me stop and think about what should be done. I think we're at a crossroads where we could end up fostering ill will rather than creating goodwill, and I think racism in any form is a monster to be stamped out.
My thought is that we, as gay people of all different colors, haven't done enough to win over many non-gay African American voters. We need to do a better job of building bridges with minority communities and reaching out across the color lines. I don't really know what the first step is in that direction. I believe that gay African Americans are probably the best people to determine what needs to be done to push for support for gay rights among the Af-Am community.
I don't think we'll win everyone over, but, in time, I think we can make decent progress. Analysis from Nate Silver, the guy behind Fivethirtyeight.com, showed that the majority of younger black voters sided with us, just like younger voters of nearly every demographic
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You know I applaud you for your eloquence and your passion on this, and even though my viewpoint might a bit different, I'm happy that people such as yourself are speaking out.
Thanks for posting this. We've been in a cabin in the woods for the past week so I've been disconnected. We got home late last night and I saw this post in time for us to hustle downtown this morning and join in. We'd have missed it if it weren't for you.
I appreciate your thoughtful ongoing analysis. My reaction has been largely emotional and unhelpful and it's been good to have your steady, logical approach for reference. And yes, I realize how ridiculous that is since you're gay and I'm straight. You know, "Thanks for helping me cope with your disenfranchisement."
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My thought is that we, as gay people of all different colors, haven't done enough to win over many non-gay African American voters. We need to do a better job of building bridges with minority communities and reaching out across the color lines. I don't really know what the first step is in that direction. I believe that gay African Americans are probably the best people to determine what needs to be done to push for support for gay rights among the Af-Am community.
I don't think we'll win everyone over, but, in time, I think we can make decent progress. Analysis from Nate Silver, the guy behind Fivethirtyeight.com, showed that the majority of younger black voters sided with us, just like younger voters of nearly every demographic ( ... )
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They always get up earlier than we do!
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I appreciate your thoughtful ongoing analysis. My reaction has been largely emotional and unhelpful and it's been good to have your steady, logical approach for reference. And yes, I realize how ridiculous that is since you're gay and I'm straight. You know, "Thanks for helping me cope with your disenfranchisement."
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