Comments on: Withers: Obama wins and the struggle continues

By: James Withers

James Withers — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:03:12 +0000

Eddie,

So Cornel West does not meet your high standards?! Neither does Gates? Oh, really? Okay. I’m done with you brother. You’ve shown what you are really about. Peace to you and yours.

Sincerely,

James

ps: let us know how your eviction plan works, okay? Can’t wait to hear.

By: Wayne

Wayne — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:02:55 +0000

I see a lot of people lashing out at the black and latino communities.—

African Americans voted to deny gay people our equality, that is a sad FACT. 70% of Blacks, and an astounding 75% of Black women voted against gay equality. Below is a link to a video showing a prominent African American “Yes on Prop 8″ advocate actally accusing gays of being pedophiles who target America’s children. This type of blatant anti-gay bigotry is sadly common in many Black churches in America and was used quite effectively to pass Prop 8. And you want to blame Gay people for the anti-gay bigotry in the Black community? Wow.

Below is a Video link showing a prominent African American “Yes on Prop 8″ advocate shilling for the passage of Prop 8 by preaching that Gays are pedophiles:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrwj7SVWBMA

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:57:07 +0000

Lala – you may have a point that the Gay Community needs to continue to work on full inclusion – however, we have and do reach out to all gays regardless of race. We have many many sub-cultures in the gay community as you are aware we should be accepting and open to all – and yes, we have work to do there be it butch, femm, bear, twink, leather daddy, jock etc. etc. etc. You claim you are viewed as a “sexual conquest” how lucky for you…if so many want you for sex are you really being shunned? It is each and every one of our responsibilities to get in there, demand to be seen and heard, and continue to fight for inclusion and acceptance. You state, “Why should I help YOUR cause”…well, because Equality should be all our cause. While we may not be perfect within the community, we certainly can multi-task and continue to work both internally on ourselves within the gay community and at the same time demand our Equality from the Country we belong to, the government we all pay taxes too, our fellow citizens who we all impact in one way or another. Working toward inclusion and equality is a task both within/without the “community” – these are not mutually exclusive tasks.

By: Eddie

Eddie — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:52:54 +0000

lala – I can sympathize with your position. I was originally from a very tiny town in the Midwest, and it wasn’t easy for me to come out either. I know there is no support for gay people who are black in the black community, that’s a double tragedy. It still doesn’t excuse this, and I’m tired of hearing that the gay community is racist – that’s the biggest bunch of crap I’ve ever heard.

James – what I mean exactly is – don’t hire, only fire, don’t rent – only evict, don’t give service or even speak to them. I read through your list – not exactly a who’s who. Where is Barack Obama? Where is Jesse Jackson? Their silence is deafening. This is a horror to the gay community and the black community keeps on celebrating.

By: lala

lala — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:40:57 +0000

I see a lot of people lashing out at the black and latino communities. However, the gay community needs to take a look in the mirror. Did the gay community try to include gay blacks and latinos in this endevor? NO.
Minority gays have it tough on both sides. We catch hell from our families and the gay community as a whole only looks at us as some “sexual conquest” based upon a thin stereotype. Why should I help your cause when I’m only seen as a notch in the belt?
GAys need to work toward equality and acceptance in our own community before demanding the same from others.

By: James Withers

James Withers — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:19:47 +0000

Eddie,

Don’t take this personally, but you need to read a few more books. Or at least get out of the house. “Everything in your power?” What the heck does that mean?

By the way: here is an answer to your question:

Cornel West, Henry Louis Gates, Gerald Early, Ta-Nehisi Coates, bell hooks, Julianne Malveaux. You want me to continue?

Sincerely,

James

By: Eddie

Eddie — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:10:48 +0000

If they don’t get it by now – they never will. They need to be reminded how it feels to be second class. Let’s help them to remember. Sometimes force is the only thing people understand. I will do everything in my power to hurt them, just as they have done to me and my kind.

NAME ONE BLACK LEADER WHO HAS ADDRESSED THIS.

We have seen the enemy – it is our fellow DEMOCRATS – and of them BLACKS HATE YOU THE MOST.

By: Wayne

Wayne — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:50:29 +0000

If you own their apts – evict them. If they work for you – fire them. Vote for longer prison sentences and anti-immigration policies.——

Eddie, I deplore the blatant anti-gay bigotry displayed by the African American community in voting against our equality as much as anyone. But answering bigotry with racism is not the answer. Bigotry and Racism are wrong, and while we shouldn’t ignore thier homophobia, we have to find a way to show the African American community that their bigoted views about gay people are misguided. We won’t do that by encouraging racism and revenge.

By: Eddie

Eddie — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:27:08 +0000

If you own their apts – evict them. If they work for you – fire them. Vote for longer prison sentences and anti-immigration policies.

By: Kevin Cahill

Kevin Cahill — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:36:16 +0000

Obama will not end the DMA. With all those black pastors at his back?