tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1733134508514448070.post5577956828867137660..comments2013-01-26T12:15:56.137-08:00Comments on Libs on the Reel: A "Heartless" New YorkLibbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08486700890046654637noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1733134508514448070.post-38856411406522118772010-07-06T06:22:10.014-07:002010-07-06T06:22:10.014-07:00I agree with RJ! This is a great rejoinder to all ...I agree with RJ! This is a great rejoinder to all the supposed heartlessness. <br /><br />The line that really annoys me is "Do you have a minute for...(human rights, the environment or whatever). I have *much more* than a minute for these issues, and usually I am a member of the group that uses that line, (HRC, Amnesty, Greenpeace). I am their audience, I donate money, I participate in events....but I don't want to talk about it when I'm rushing to get on the E-train!<br /><br />So...because I do care about these organizations, and I'd like to see them be successful, when I have a minute on the street - I usually say something like: I donate to your org, I care deeply about the issues - but please let your supervisor know that your script is offensive to the very people you want to involve.<br /><br />OK - end of rant!<br /><br />Nice work, Libs.Professor Sheri Willshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09682969752972098726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1733134508514448070.post-8012441426306422172010-07-01T19:46:45.214-07:002010-07-01T19:46:45.214-07:00Thank you so much for this post, I got chills from...Thank you so much for this post, I got chills from both watching and reading it. I absolutely agree, the Pride parade and festivities are an excellent example of community, acceptance and love permeating boundaries. However what was so touching about your video was your involvement in this issue. Every year, after the lights go down and the flags stop waving, there are still kids all over the country and world whose biggest fear is to come out as they are. Something as simple as asking your first crush on a date becomes a painful and fearful experience. The hate crimes still being perpetuated and the societal uncomfortability with gay people (especially men) still persists. That is always the morning after feeling that I get from such a beautiful experience of solidarity, hope, and love. I thank you for extending these beautiful messages beyond the 16 block radius and your caring with something that doesn't effect you personally. Your video was moving and heartfelt! Go Celibs!RJ Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15425791517634090213noreply@blogger.com