
O.K., O.K., O.,K.
Maybe this thread has run it's course; I think serious issues were raised and discussed, with varying degrees of clarity.
I think that the discussion is not negated by whether K.C. ultimately performs at the inaugural or not. It could have been a hypothetical thread ("How would you feel about K.C. singing for Bush's inaugural"). And I don't think that those of us who feel strongly about it are proven "wrong" in our beliefs if she chooses not to sing--I applaud the decision and will resume supporting her.
It may be hard for straight folks, even the super-supportive ones, to really understand the anger and resentment that comes with discussions of this administration and its supporters with regard to the issue of gay and lesbian rights. We have been lied to, lied about, demonized (literally and figuratively) and made scapegoats for so much in such incredible ways that (at least for me) the anger is palpable, physical and consuming. It was going to be well-nigh impossible to make it through four years, and to be faced with four more? Well--I'm trigger happy and I can't find it within myself to apologize for that.
On the other hand--civil discourse is important; we don't want to become one of them. Death threats to poor K.C. seem a bit far-fetched. Strongly worded emails, sure. But we win no allies through stupid, misplaced agression.
Now--what was this about Linda Eder?
"They have never understood, and no reason that they should.
But if anybody could . . . " --SS
Updated On: 1/17/05 at 11:25 PM