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...issue is not, "Hey, we guys are as or more oppressed than you Blacks," but that our communities both routinely experience blatant as well as subtle forms of discrimination and marginalization within our society. It may be a generalization that does not appeal to Lampley, but then again, he makes a few unappreciated and incorrect assumptions...
...discrimination is the same)...it is not the morality of Blacks that is in question..." Perhaps a little homophobia in the mix? Moreover, his comment that "they (gays, lesbians and bisexuals) believe it (comparing Black and gay discrimination) gives legitimacy to their claims," is quite assuming. Mr. Lampley, we do not recall when you asked what "we" think...
Furthermore, Lampley's notion that "gays represent mainstream America in that they have gained economic freedom and affluence" is purely laughable in the grossness of its generalization. Sexuality cuts across all economic lines. But if he really wants to discuss class issues, then at least he should acknowledge the glaring role of gender in the acquisition of wealth and affluence in our society...
Finally, we could not stop wondering if Mr. Lampley had ever bounced any of his ideas about Black and gay discrimination off of any Black gay men, Black lesbians or Black bisexuals? It appeared as if he had not done so. Though it seems obvious that they could best evaluate the comparisons of Black and gay discrimination, based upon their actual experience as Black non-heterosexuals within Black communities, gay communities and within American society as a whole...
...case, we hope that Mr. Lampley, since he meant "no disrespect to gays" but does not care that "together we (oppressed groups) stand, divided we fall," will please step aside. Those of us who think that pluralist efforts against any and all kinds of discrimination is not such a terrible thing would like to pass by. L. Tracee Whitely '88 Divinity School staff Carol DeFeciani FAS-Music Department staff