>Miriam,
>
> With all due respect, for your concerns and feelings are well
>justified by history, I think that you may be overconcerned about an
>interesting project to gather information on peoples thoughts on an
>issue. I think we were asked in a very polite way as to whether or not we
>wished to be quoted. She specifically asked for anyones concerns
>regarding being quoted. I wholeheartedly agree that in the past, silence
>has meant consent, and has been a longstanding problem in the rights of
>women, but I hardly feel any oppression on this issue! (Given:I am not a
>woman:-) I guess all I really wish to say is that someone is attempting to
>do something good, and I don't see why we can't all be a little more
>helpful. I can't see us really being used or decieved here. :) :-) :) :-)
>
>Respectfully,
>Noah
yes noah, you are not a woman. You have probably never experienced
powerlessness - given your response not your gender. Have you thought that
she could mail each person concerned and ask their permission. This would
not take long adn would cost nothing. It would ensure that the rights of
all were protected also. no one would then be able to claim hurt at having
been quoted against their knowledge. I for one would prefer permission
were asked first.
In our fight against oppression let us not oppress each other.
Kylie.
