Yes, and I support you in defending her right to not be labeled.
After all, who cares what we call ourselves as long as we do what moves
our hearts, minds and souls?
Brenda
Susan McNamara wrote:
>
> Good points, Brenda...and of course magdalene laundries (duh!). I
> agree, I guess I was just defending Joni's right not to be labeled,
> which she rails against constantly. Actually I'm not sure what I
> meant, but this is a great discussion for my aching brain cells.
> thanks, sue
>
> At 9:36 AM -0700 6/1/01, Brenda J. Walker wrote:
> >I don't know how much of an activist she is, but just by talking about
> >things in interviews, she brings them to the attention of people who may
> >never have known. Just as Joni does when she sings about issues in her
> >songs. "The Magdalene Laundries" and her subsequent comments on the
> >song in interviews is feminist activism in my book.
> >
> >If this were to be the furthest extent of a celebrity's activism, I for
> >one, would not mind.
> >
> >Brenda
> >
> >n.p. Glen Phillips - Men Just Leave
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