Re: ISDN (Was: Women Activists: Call for Submission (fwd))
g. nelson (colleen@aa.net)
Thu, 15 Jan 1998 19:53:35 -0800 (PST)
On Thu, 15 Jan 1998, George J.P. Perry wrote:
> Whether <rugosa@interport.net> intended to get an answer, or merely to
> provoke; <anitra@speakeasy.org> protested the question, but -- except
> perhaps indirectly in her assertion that she does not promote The Church
> that Copyrights its Scripture as Trade-Secrets -- did not answer it.
>
> Even though <rugosa@interport.net> phrased the question with more
> accusation that a cordial inquiry would warrant, I think the question
> legitimate.
Well, considering the fact that the original request for submissions did
not mention Scientology or use any of Scientology's terminology:
Considering the fact that Anitra was on this list for well over a year
without *any* of us being aware that she had an interest in scientology
until a month or two ago when rugosa accused her, completely out of the
blue, of spamming scientology; Considering that fact that many of us on
this list find the public ridicule of another's spiritual beliefs
reprehensible; And finally, considering the fact that *none* of this has
anything to do with homelesness and poverty issues (except perhaps a
certain poverty of spirit, and I do not speak of Anitra here) I must
disagree with your analysis.
>
> As it happens, I've seen the advertisement an half-dozen times through
> different groups. While this does not preclude the affair from being some
> monster coup...
>
We have *not* seen the advertisment here, nor, in all likelihood, shall
we.
> ... for myself, whenever I encounter an item that specifies me out of >
consideration, I imagine some bizarre scenario: Crypto-Lesbian Dominatrix
> Seeks Submissive Activists. >
Psychologically speaking, this is mildly
interesting.
> In the end, maybe some female folk will share their heartfelt ambitions
> with each other, and they and their neighbours will be better for it.
> And maybe after the end, folk may...
>
> ... but be patient.
>
> George Perry... compost-attendant
>
But George, it's so much more interesting to try to change the world
rather than clean house, be part of the cheap labor market and submit to
the men folks.
What are *you* doing?
Gwen Nelson