Being a freak amongst the "normals" can seem very isolating, but really,
we're all freaks, some of us are just more aware of it than others...
i agree that celebrating diversity is really important to the ecofem ethic
and to the notion of sustainability. So. Are we ready to accept and love
the meat-eaters and the christians for who they are too, or do they not
count in the diversity spectrum? Humanity is really the epitome of
diversity. I suppose that each and every cow or pig or duck or tiger or
lion or bear is unique in some way, but can the diversity within those
species, amongst individuals mind you, even compare to the uniqueness that
we as human individuals are able to exemplify? Just one positive note
about who we are as humans.
I think we need to start having a little more pride in ourselves as a
species (and as individuals) if we're going to get along with each other
well enough to do anything about this mess we're in ecologically. That,
of course, requires that we honor and respect each other for and maybe
even BECAUSE of our differences. Of course, this sounds really preachy,
and that's not what I'm trying to get across because finding enough love
of self to actually feel pride is a rare occurrence for this isolated
queer-lovin' pagan ecofeminist montana boy...
Vive la difference!
jp
