I love to act in all senses of the word.
...Except when it comes to acting childish.
Look, ya'll... there's one thing that really steams my broccoli, and that's when a person puts perceived, personal pettiness above altruism, above a real cause.
Consciousness raising. Giving a voice to those who have not had one for themselves. That is what this event was supposed to be about. This one week is dedicated to making people think about LGBTQIQA issues that they might not ever come into contact with in other areas of JMU. In fact, this one week may be the only exposure that some students ever have to Madison Equality or LGBTQIQA issues.
So what gave you the right to feel as though your own personal grudges were more important than that?
I am disappointed in you. I am shocked because this has come out of nowhere... because I didn't believe that people in their 20s could still feel justified in acting like middle schoolers. I don't know, maybe that's insulting to middle schoolers...
I hate being disappointed in people, especially people with whom I am fighting for the same cause. Seriously. We're all in the queer community together, ultimately fighting for the same thing. Why be so babyish? This is some 6th grade bullshit. And it's damaging to our reputation, damaging to our cause, and absolutely counterproductive. And that goes for BOTH of you.
I think your grudge with me is make-believe and illogical, but I am also aware that this is outside my locus of control. If you want to dislike me for whatever reason, I cannot stop you. Furthermore, there are enough people in this world that find me pretty fucking likable, so I remain unaffected by your disdain. But when your petty little grudge clouds your judgment and gives you reason to deprive me of an opportunity to combine my two favorite things: Theatre and Activism, you have ruffled my feathers. As a senior who has been active in this organization for 4 years, and a THEATRE STUDENT at this University, I look at this picture and cannot paint it in any other way.
But, here's the kicker: Not only did you deprive me of an opportunity, you created censorship in an otherwise open and accepting organization. This event is supposed to showcase the voices of the LGBTQIQA community, not the voices of you and your little girlfriend. I find that disgusting. Literally...disgusting. Who do you think you are and where do you get off thinking it's okay to include and exclude at your leisure?
Our actions define us. And when someone is in a position of authority, our actions reflect on our organization as a whole. And this organization is the only representation many people will ever see of our queer community. I don't know about you, but I'd never bother to ally myself with a community of people that have the maturity of 6th graders.
But, here's the kicker: Not only did you deprive me of an opportunity, you created censorship in an otherwise open and accepting organization. This event is supposed to showcase the voices of the LGBTQIQA community, not the voices of you and your little girlfriend. I find that disgusting. Literally...disgusting. Who do you think you are and where do you get off thinking it's okay to include and exclude at your leisure?
Our actions define us. And when someone is in a position of authority, our actions reflect on our organization as a whole. And this organization is the only representation many people will ever see of our queer community. I don't know about you, but I'd never bother to ally myself with a community of people that have the maturity of 6th graders.
