January 4.2002 '
rrm io u t
Give and take
To t h e
help those in need, such as by direct assistance.
No doubt the Salvation Army takes a per
centage off the top for its own operating expens
es. By giving directly to those in need, not only
would the people receive 100 percent of the
donation, hut less money would he going into
the coffers of a homophobic organization!
In my opinion, the time is always right for
that kind of generosity of spirit, and it doesn’t
require that we tolerate oppression or leave our
self-respect at the collection pail.
E d it o r :
n the Dec. 7 issue of Just Out, editor Marty
Davis’ commentary states that the current
protest against the Salvation Army is “mean-
spirited” and that “its not the time” [“Three
Days That Never E n d ...”].
She further states, “The losers in this battle
will he the cold, the hungry and the downtrod
den.” 1 disagree.
When is it not the time to protest homopho
bia, racism or other forms of oppression? This
R inny S mith
implies that there is a time, a "season" for toler
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ating oppression.
It smacks of the “let’s not make waves,” “let’s
not ‘cause’ trouble” mentality I find extremely
frustrating. It’s like saying, “Let’s protest, hut let’s To t h e E d i t o r :
not upset anyone." Oxymoronic thinking?
s a culturally arrogant spoiled brat, I have
Davis offers no evidence I can see that the
been dubious of the Portland Gay Men’s
protest is “mean-spirited” unless, again, it is be
Chorus. My husband supports the group in var
cause she thinks we should tolerate homophobia
ious ways, and I attend with him.
during this season of humanity and giving.
Yet, I heard something different Dec. 15. My
Further, the losers in the battle will (hopefully)
impression had been, “OK, fine, you can stand,
he those who set Salvation Army policy. It will not
sing, dress alike and pull off a show.”
he “the cold, the hungry and the downtrodden.”
However, Dec. 15 was “more.” I felt I was
The protest is not calling for a halt to dona
seeing men and women who were “tighter,” so
tions— only a halt to donations to the Salvation i to speak.
Anny!! They are by no means the only charity
My impression from them was, “OK, we
in town.
know we can sing, perform, are getting it right,
Given the generosity of the nation as a
and the money paid to sit in the seat is well jus
whole during these difficult times, I have no
tified." 1 am going to take a second look at finan
doubt our community will donate as much as if cially supporting the organization.
not more than usual to those in need this holi
T im E dwards
day season. Even if the Salvation Army were the
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Will & Grace: Is it on your “best o f2001” list, or
should it make a new year's resolution to get real?
do enjoy watching Will & G race, and it can be
downright funny. Although the spirit of the
show gives our community exposure, this year it
seems to be focusing on everything other than
Will Finding a real romance. We as viewers are
left pondering the notion that gay guys can’t find
a “real” relationship so they have to look for affec
tion everywhere hut where they really want it.
W hy can ’t Will
find a lover? Why do
the producers keep
presenting the idea
that Grace is the best
match for Will? That
is simply not true, and
some lucky guy is just
down the hall and we
haven't seen him
yet!!! G o beat down
some doors, Will!
G ladys M elton
Portland
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like Will & G race .
It’s my favorite sit-
com. Maybe it’s because I have a gay lawyer friend
or because I like to see a television show with
funny people who are like myself: a kooky gay
person.
Anyway, it is refreshing to see a group of
characters not unlike reality all of the rime but
funny enough to bring me into a world of fan
tasy once a week in order to laugh at my own
idiosyncrasies. W ith the exception of one
episode when they brought on two awful “les
bian” depictions, 1 am delighted with Will &
G race and look forward to it and will tune it in
or tape it every week.
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Will & G race is the idealized hetero take on
what it’s like to he gay: Will never has sex hut
dresses well, and Grace dresses poorly and has
lots of sex. Jack and Karen are far more amusing
hut perhaps more damaging than beneficial. Will
& G race should homo it up, for sure.
N adia C annon
Portland
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find Will & Grace to
be enjoyable, even
with its stereotypical
Jack. If anything, I think
Karen is the one who
really makes the show.
It will be interesting
to see where it goes
next. Jack has a son
and has to take a new
direction.
Now if we only
could find the right guy
for Will or Grace. But
then the show probably would be over??
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J ack L ong
Eagle Point
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Northwest is considering fencing
in next year's Waterfront Park
festival and requesting a $3 dona-
tion. How does this m ake you feel1
Would you still attend? Respond at
www.justout.com. (Don't forget to
include your name, city and day
time telephone number.)
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