tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981135117282412741.post1643441687022089872..comments2023-08-17T01:02:38.866-07:00Comments on Appetite for Justice by Food Empowerment Project: Chipping Away at Injusticeslaurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07710122988207865063noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981135117282412741.post-1286884116691219772016-11-10T10:43:13.587-08:002016-11-10T10:43:13.587-08:00I'm reading this in 2016. So relevant and true...I'm reading this in 2016. So relevant and true. Thank you for being a truthteller!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11784771940684422076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981135117282412741.post-16450572033461891322012-10-24T05:36:57.016-07:002012-10-24T05:36:57.016-07:00The main message I'm getting from your blog is...The main message I'm getting from your blog is that activists tend to forget how important it is to continue to actively express opposition to cruelty rather than laugh or ignore injustices. You also make the case for speaking when it may be more convenient to say nothing. If we choose to get married in a state that allows gay marriage in solidarity with those who cannot wed in our home state do we plan to share it with people who may dislike our beliefs? (Way to go, by the way!) What you seem to be saying is that we can't choose to hide our truths in certain company, because silencing reinforces the structures of oppression. The episode suggests that passive laughter or inaction perpetuates hatred, oppression, and discrimination throughout all time periods and case studies. You say this beautifully: "Should I worry about offending people whose point of view is different? To me, that would be no different than being silent and not speaking up about other forms of discrimination." You bring the point home that our current political climate is one in which the same cycles continue and how we have to change the pattern of giving in to shock jocks. An amazing, thought-provoking piece, Lauren. Thank you.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com