Date: Sun, 5 Jan 1997 00:40:55 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: M-G: Reply to Justin




On Sat, 4 Jan 1997, Justin Schwartz wrote:

> 
> OK, so we do agree insofar as I understand you. I am noy sure of the point
> or moral of the sad but intersting story of "A," which I have deleted
> below, or why his unwanted attentions pressed on the vulnerable tell us
> anything about homosexuality. After all, heterosexual men are notorious
> for sexual harassment of women, and usually don't pay fot in the way that
> "A" did. But in any case, I do not "advocate" homosexuality or
> heterosexuality. I advocate harmless fun and romantic love. Anyone lucky
> enough to find either, whatever the object of her or his affection, should
> counter her or himself lucky to have it returned.
> 
> --Justin
> 

The point, you forget, was that we were discussing the subject of
homosexuality. Of course, countless examples of heterosexual aggression
can be offered. The moral of the story was simple: it is possible to
take a *principled* stand against persecution of homosexuals without
advocating a homosexual (or for that matter, heterosexual) lifestyle.
And when the chips are down, as was in A's case, most of the liberal
defenders of homosexual rights can go over rapidly to the enemy camp as
most of the hostel members did. Ultimately, as in every case, it is
concrete practice that counts and not empty rhetorical slogans against
racism, homophobia, caste system, capitalism frequently coming from
the liberal left intellectuals.

Sid   



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