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No one at PBHA has suggested that the organization stop teaching people to swim. They have simply suggested that the organization stand up for a better society. The issues it confronts are too important to too many disadvantaged people to do otherwise. Long-term social progress requires politics.
The staff position claims that political involvement will cost PBHA the support of its volunteers. The historical record dissents. Involvement in political stands is nothing new to the organization. PBHA has for years affirmed non-partisan positions on issues ranging from minority hiring to toxic waste. All the while, PBHA...
A few volunteers may shy away from an organization that stands up for social change. The loss of those volunteers to public service would be regrettable. But it would be far more regrettable for PBHA to forsake the opportunity to work toward real, long-term improvements in our society.
The Crimson, ever solicitous towards other Harvard organizations, was concerned that Ehrenreich's actions would jeopardize PBHA's non-profit status and drive away flocks of volunteers.
But as I continued to scan the article I began to have an uneasy sense that something was wrong. First of all the name of Ehrenreich sounded vaguely familiar. Then I realized--why, Ehrenreich! That's me! Why hadn't I recognized myself?