Hey everybody,
I've been reading and deleting a lot lately, as I have from time to time for
the last three years. I sometimes wonder if we should establish a second,
non-American JMDL.
Every time there's a political skirmish, it's about American politics.
I remember during the Monica Lewinsky/Bill Clinton scandal when Colin from
England made a supportive comment about Chelsea and was told to mind his own
business by Mark D. from Chicago (it's in the archives).
About the latest question: why didn't we all support Debra Shea? Well, I've
met and liked Debra Shea. I've also met and liked Kakki.
I've also appreciated some of Marcel Deste's posts.
But all of the arguments revolved around American politics, upon which I, as
a Canadian, feel I have no right to comment.
So, Marcel, Debra, Kakki: please understand that many of us aren't American.
Our opinion isn't valued here on the list. No doubt our future is determined
by American politics, as the USA is the strongest country in the world. But,
believe me, we're different, and will remain so.
I've been wondering why nobody else mentioned this but I guess we
non-Americans are a real minority.
So, I'll tell you my real feeling. I don't care at all who you Americans
elect. I don't even care who my fellow Canadians elected. Those of us who
work in the arts will continue to fight for what we need, and it will always
be a struggle.
Roberto
ps. A few months ago I had the great pleasure of meeting Steve Dulson (Happy
Birthday, Steve!!). He'll probably disapprove of what I'm doing here -
intervening in a political thread - but something tells me I'll have his
support.
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