Poverty, sexism and racism doesnt get in anyones way unless they let it
happen Angela. But I dont blame the victims of such things-generally the
victims are children.
Is it the guys fault in Wyoming that he was killed by a bunch of punks?
No. Did something get in his way? Yes-bigotry!
Bertina
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On Thu, 22 Oct 1998 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> In a message dated 98-10-22 11:58:17 EDT, you write:
>
> << I believe all people should be free and able
> to control her/his own destiny without poverty, sexism, and racism getting
> in her/his way. But me believing this and trying to convince others to
> believe this is not enough.
> >>
> Hi Candi,
>
> You make some good points.
>
> However,
> If a person is in control of his/her own destiny then if things like poverty,
> sexism and racism get in his/her way - it is their own fault - right? They
> were afterall in control?
> Of course they are not to blame!
>
> Sometimes things BEYOND our own control - cause poverty, sexism and racism -
> now how can we help that person deal with that position they are in - if they
> poor, we can help provide for them, feed them, provide clothing, provide jobs
> and we can make laws that protect peoples rights and freedom and work to have
> them enforced. We can believe (like you) in the right to riches, freedoms and
> the protection of individual rights (I like that!) and help pass laws and
> provide through grass roots efforts. Now what we believe does help! You/we
> tell others to do the same thing and you start a chain reaction! Now your
> self-respect is spreading to others! The power of love has submerged! The
> big corporations can't stop us from spreading love - setting up soup kitchens,
> supporting campaigns in defense of woman's rights, boycotting companies that
> sell non-green products etc. When we love ourselves we are free to love
> others! The only liberation we need is self-actualization! Bullish on people
> who tell you that "you stand alone" or that "what you believe does not count"
> or that "greed is more powerful then love" they are wrong!
>
> We need to feel sure about ourselves, believe in LOVE and know that others
> care and believe that we can make a difference!
>
> Thanks!
> Angela
>
> "Kindness is contagious!"
>
>
>
