Word: lbgt
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...reactionary politics of the BGLTSA also represent a more systemic problem in LGBT politics: radical isolation. By advancing fringe agendas, which have a negligible impact on the lives of LBGT people as compared to larger more pressing problems, LGBT activists alienate even would-be supporters of their cause. The outrage and media frenzy which erupted over e-mail lists yesterday in response to this controversy is directly indicative of this aforementioned problem...
...reality of the situation is that if the BGLTSA continues on its track, it will also fragment its own community. People who have dedicated a significant amount of time and effort to advancing LBGT equality will become increasingly frustrated with the institutions that purport to represent and argue on their behalf such as the BGLTSA. In order to avoid this fragmentation, it is necessary that the BGLTSA work to encourage coalition building among constituents and further bridge the gap between politics and people...